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).
University of San Carlos. For the similarly named university in Guatemala, see Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. The University of San Carlos (USC or colloquially shortened to San Carlos) is a private research and Catholic university in Cebu City which is administered and managed by the Society of the Divine Word since 1935. It provides preparatory up to graduate studies education.