During training, ATP is burned to fuel muscle contractions, which increases AMP levels. This activates a protein called AMP kinase (AMPK). AMPK reduces protein synthesis by inhibiting mTOR. Think of it like this â if mTOR is like the gas-pedal for protein synthesis, then AMPK is the brakes.
USC Trojans. The USC Trojans are the athletic teams that represent the University of Southern California (USC), located in Los Angeles, California. While the men's teams are nicknamed the Trojans, the women's athletic teams are referred to as either the Trojans or Women of Troy (the university officially approves both terms).
How will the USC Village benefit you? The USC Village redevelopment is the largest economic development project to be proposed in South Los Angeles. It will be an economic engine for the City and County of Los Angeles, generating 12,000 new jobs (4,000 construction-related, 8,000 permanent throughout the development area), and much-needed funds.