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    Did you mean AMP-activated protein kinase?
    GlossaryAMP-activated protein kinase

    regulates cellular energy by activating ATP-producing pathways

    AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in cellular energy regulation. It acts as a cellular energy sensor, activating pathways that generate ATP (the cell's energy currency) when energy levels are low and inhibiting processes that consume ATP when energy is abundant. This helps maintain energy balance within cells and is important for overall metabolic health.

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