Researchers from the Emirates University reveal new results on the mechanisms of organizing the metabolism process

A research team from the United Arab Emirates University revealed new scientific results related to the mechanisms for organizing the metabolism process, through the organized overlap between vital paths, which enhances the cell’s ability to interact with environmental changes efficiently and flexible.

The metabolism is a process in which the body converts food and drink into energy, as the calories in food and drink are mixed with oxygen to produce the energy that the body needs.

The study came under the supervision of an associate professor at the Department of Life Sciences at the College of Science, Dr. Mohamed Qafir Alam, in cooperation and the participation of Master Student Sultana Muhammad Al -Zubaidi, and the PhD student Mohamed Ibtisam Nassar, and was published in the scientific journal Molecular Systems Biology.

Nafir explained that the study provided a comprehensive analysis of the interactions between enzymes and metabolic stimuli, by integrating the metabolism network in the yeast with enzymatic data from multiple organisms.

The results showed that most metabolic tracks contain positive motivational reactions, which contribute to a flexible and interconnected organization between different paths.

He said: «The study revealed that the first steps in metabolic tracks are often subject to positive organization, aiming to create the following vital processes, in order to enhance metabolic efficiency. It also showed that the enzymes most exposed to motivation are often associated with secondary paths that are activated in certain environmental conditions, while the major incentive molecules are essential for the cell survival.