Creatine Metabolism and Collagen Diseases
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What is the primary function of creatine phosphate in muscle contractions?

  • To increase muscle mass
  • To provide energy quickly during intense muscular contraction (correct)
  • To regenerate creatine
  • To degrade creatinine

What is the primary end product formed from the degradation of creatine?

  • Creatine phosphate
  • ADP
  • Creatinine (correct)
  • ATP

How does serum creatinine function as an indicator of health?

  • It indicates kidney function (correct)
  • It indicates muscle mass
  • It indicates hydration levels
  • It indicates exercise performance

What happens to urinary creatinine levels with decreased muscle mass?

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Which creatine kinase isoenzyme is primarily found in skeletal muscle?

<p>CK-MM (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding collagen?

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What is the primary role of creatine kinase in muscle tissues?

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In which tissue is CK-MB primarily found?

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What does an increase in serum creatinine typically indicate?

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What is the significance of collecting a 24-hour urine sample for creatinine measurement?

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What is the primary amino acid composition of collagen α-chains?

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What role do hydroxylase enzymes play in collagen synthesis?

<p>They convert proline and lysine into hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general structure of collagen?

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Which type of collagen is represented as (α1)2 (α2)1?

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What vitamin is required for the function of hydroxylase enzymes in collagen synthesis?

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What happens to procollagen after its synthesis in the extracellular matrix?

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How are covalent cross-links in collagen fibers formed?

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What condition can result from a deficiency in vitamin C relating to collagen?

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Collagen synthesis primarily occurs in which type of cells?

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The structure of collagen is stabilized primarily by which type of bonds?

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What is the primary function of creatine in muscles?

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Which amino acids are essential for the biosynthesis of creatine?

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Where does the primary synthesis of creatine occur in the human body?

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What is creatinine and why is it clinically important?

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Which of the following statements about creatine phosphate is true?

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In which muscles is creatine predominantly found?

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What is the role of s-Adenosylmethionine in creatine biosynthesis?

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Which best describes the relationship between creatine and ATP during muscular contraction?

<p>Creatine phosphate donates a phosphate group to ADP to regenerate ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does creatine degradation occur in the body?

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Which aspect of collagen diseases is important to study?

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Creatine

A nitrogen-containing compound synthesized in the liver and kidneys, serving as a vital energy source for muscles.

Creatine Biosynthesis

The process of creating creatine from its building blocks, involving three amino acids: glycine, arginine, and methionine.

Creatine Phosphate

A highly energetic phosphate compound, serving as the main short-term energy storage in muscles, powering intense and immediate muscle contractions.

Creatine Degradation

The breakdown of creatine, resulting in the formation of creatinine, a waste product eliminated through urine.

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Creatinine

A waste product formed from creatine breakdown, a marker of kidney function measured in blood and urine.

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Clinical Importance of Creatinine

A sensitive indicator of kidney function, its level reflects the ability of the kidneys to filter and excrete waste products.

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Collagen

A fibrous protein found in connective tissues, responsible for providing structure and support to various body components.

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Collagen Diseases

A group of inherited, connective tissue disorders caused by defects in collagen synthesis or structure, leading to various health problems.

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Collagen Biosynthesis

The process of synthesizing collagen from its basic components, involving multiple steps and enzymes.

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Types of Collagen

Various types of collagen with different structures and functions, contributing to the diverse roles of collagen throughout the body.

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Creatine Kinase

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of creatine to creatine phosphate, which is important for energy production in muscles.

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CK Isoenzymes

A specific enzyme found primarily in muscles, with three main forms: CK-MM (skeletal muscle), CK-MB (heart muscle), and CK-BB (brain).

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Serum Creatinine

A measure of creatinine in the blood, used to assess kidney function.

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Urinary Creatinine

A measure of creatinine excreted in urine, used to assess overall muscle mass and to monitor the completeness of urine collection.

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Decreased Urinary Creatinine

A condition where the amount of creatinine in urine is lower than expected, often due to decreased muscle mass.

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Creatine Phosphate Levels

The amount of creatine phosphate within the body typically peaks after intense exercise as muscle recovers.

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What is collagen?

A fibrous protein found in various tissues including bones, teeth, cartilage, tendons, and skin, providing structural support and strength.

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Describe the structure of collagen.

Collagen consists of three polypeptide chains called alpha chains, each with a repeating sequence of amino acids –Gly–X–Y–, where X is often proline and Y is often hydroxyproline or hydroxylysine.

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What are the non-standard amino acids found in collagen?

Proline and lysine are modified to form hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine during post-translational modifications. This process requires Vitamin C.

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What are the different types of collagen?

Different types of collagen exist, each with unique amino acid sequences and properties.

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Explain the biosynthesis of collagen.

Collagen biosynthesis begins with pre-procollagen precursors, which are modified, folded, and secreted as procollagen. Procollagen is then cleaved to form tropocollagen, which assembles into collagen fibrils.

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How does collagen cross-linking occur?

Lysyl oxidase, an enzyme, oxidatively deaminates lysine and hydroxylysine residues in collagen. This creates reactive aldehydes that form covalent cross-links, leading to the formation of mature collagen fibers.

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What is Scurvy?

Acquired diseases are caused by factors like vitamin C deficiency, leading to Scurvy. Vitamin C is crucial for the proper formation of collagen, and its deficiency leads to weakened connective tissues and symptoms like bleeding gums and skin lesions.

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What are collagen diseases?

Genetic mutations affecting collagen synthesis can cause various diseases, impacting connective tissues and leading to conditions like osteogenesis imperfecta or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

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What is the role of collagen in wound healing?

Collagen is a crucial component of the extracellular matrix, providing structural support and integrity to tissues. It plays a key role in wound healing, by providing a framework for new cells and tissues to form.

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What is the overall importance of collagen?

Collagen is a protein with diverse functions, crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of various tissues in the body. It is continuously synthesized and degraded, contributing to tissue remodeling and adaptation.

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Study Notes

Creatine Metabolism and Collagen Diseases

  • Creatine is a nitrogen-containing compound synthesized in the liver and kidneys
  • It's transported to other tissues, primarily skeletal and heart muscle (98%)
  • Creatine phosphate (creatine phosphorylated derivative) is a high-energy compound in skeletal muscles

Creatine Biosynthesis

  • Three amino acids are essential: glycine, arginine, and methionine (as S-adenosylmethionine)
  • Biosynthesis occurs in two steps: kidneys (step 1) and liver (step 2)

Creatine Phosphate

  • A high-energy phosphate compound acting as a storage form of energy for intense muscular contractions
  • Provides a ready source of energy to maintain intracellular ATP levels during the initial minutes of intense exercise

Creatine Degradation

  • Creatine and creatine phosphate spontaneously convert to creatinine, a waste product
  • Creatinine is excreted through urine
  • Serum creatinine levels are a sensitive indicator of kidney function; increased levels indicate kidney impairment

Urinary Creatinine

  • Typical male excretion of creatinine is approximately 15 mmol per day
  • Decreased muscle mass leads to lower urinary creatinine levels
  • Urinary creatinine is used in 24-hour urine sample collection to assess proper sample volume.

Creatine Kinase (CK)

  • CK is an enzyme responsible for energy generation in contractile muscles
  • CK levels change in disorders related to cardiac and skeletal muscles
  • CK has three isoenzymes: CK-MM (primarily in skeletal muscle), CK-MB (primarily in heart muscle), and CK-BB (primarily in brain)

Collagen: Overview

  • Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body
  • It's a highly stable fibrous protein serving a structural function
  • Found in connective tissues, bone, teeth, cartilage, tendons, skin, and blood vessels
  • Has a long and rigid structure

Collagen Structure

  • Collagen a-chains (approximately 1000 amino acids long) contain proline and glycine
  • Glycine residues are parts of recurring -Gly-X-Y- sequences, with X frequently being proline and Y often being hydroxyproline or hydroxylysine
  • Three a-chains intertwine to form a rope-like triple helix structure stabilized by hydrogen bonds

Non-standard Amino Acids in Collagen

  • Proline and lysine are converted to hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine through enzymatic modifications (hydroxylases) during post-translational modification
  • Vitamin C is crucial for the function of hydroxylase enzymes

Types of Collagen

  • Collagen types vary based on functions and amino acid sequences
  • Different types are present in various tissues (e.g., Type I in skin, bone; Type II in cartilage)

Biosynthesis of Collagen

  • Synthesized by fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and chondroblasts
  • Initially synthesized in an immature form (pre-pro-collagen)
  • Enzymatically modified to form a triple helix (pro-collagen) in the extracellular matrix
  • Cleaved by N- and C-procollagen peptidases to release tropocollagen molecules, which assemble to form collagen fibrils.

Crosslinking of Collagen Fibrils

  • Lysyl oxidase catalyzes the deamination reaction forming cross-links between collagen molecules
  • Results in mature, strong collagen fibers

Collagen Diseases

  • Acquired: Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, affecting collagen synthesis.
  • Inherited: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), characterized by hyper-extensibility of skin and joints; mutations in collagen genes -Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), brittle bone disease resulting from mutations affecting the structure of the collagen protein

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This quiz explores the intricate processes of creatine metabolism and its relevance to collagen diseases. Learn about creatine biosynthesis, the role of creatine phosphate in energy storage, and the significance of creatinine levels in kidney function. Test your knowledge on these crucial biochemical pathways.

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