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).
The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1360, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1540. In other words, a 1360 places you below average, while a 1540 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at USC, but they really want to see at least a 1360 to have a chance at being considered.