Intake of branched-chain or essential amino acids attenuates the elevation in muscle levels of PGC-1{alpha}4 mRNA caused by resistance exercise

In conclusion, induction of PGC-1α4 does not appear to regulate the nutritional (BCAA or EAA)-mediated activation of mTORC1 in human muscle.

Source: AJP: Endocrinology and Metabolism - July 4, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Samuelsson, H., Moberg, M., Apro, W., Ekblom, B., Blomstrand, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research