Measurement of Protein Synthesis in an Imalt Issues in Vivo

Protein turnover, comprising the twin processes of protein synthesis and protein degradation, dictates protein balance. The measurement of protein turnover has wide application in understanding the physiology of growth and mechanism of action of anabolic and catabolic hormones, because protein turnover provides a mechanism through which tissues have fine control over metabolism and growth, and there is a significant energy cost associated largely with protein synthesis. ^{1 , 2}