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What is the primary function of creatine phosphate in muscle contractions?
What is the primary function of creatine phosphate in muscle contractions?
What is the primary end product formed from the degradation of creatine?
What is the primary end product formed from the degradation of creatine?
How does serum creatinine function as an indicator of health?
How does serum creatinine function as an indicator of health?
What happens to urinary creatinine levels with decreased muscle mass?
What happens to urinary creatinine levels with decreased muscle mass?
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Which creatine kinase isoenzyme is primarily found in skeletal muscle?
Which creatine kinase isoenzyme is primarily found in skeletal muscle?
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Which of the following is true regarding collagen?
Which of the following is true regarding collagen?
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What is the primary role of creatine kinase in muscle tissues?
What is the primary role of creatine kinase in muscle tissues?
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In which tissue is CK-MB primarily found?
In which tissue is CK-MB primarily found?
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What does an increase in serum creatinine typically indicate?
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?
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?
What is the primary amino acid composition of collagen α-chains?
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What role do hydroxylase enzymes play in collagen synthesis?
What role do hydroxylase enzymes play in collagen synthesis?
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What is the general structure of collagen?
What is the general structure of collagen?
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Which type of collagen is represented as (α1)2 (α2)1?
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?
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?
What happens to procollagen after its synthesis in the extracellular matrix?
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How are covalent cross-links in collagen fibers formed?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary function of creatine in muscles?
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Which amino acids are essential for the biosynthesis of creatine?
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?
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?
What is creatinine and why is it clinically important?
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Which of the following statements about creatine phosphate is true?
Which of the following statements about creatine phosphate is true?
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In which muscles is creatine predominantly found?
In which muscles is creatine predominantly found?
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What is the role of s-Adenosylmethionine in creatine biosynthesis?
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?
Which best describes the relationship between creatine and ATP during muscular contraction?
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How does creatine degradation occur in the body?
How does creatine degradation occur in the body?
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Which aspect of collagen diseases is important to study?
Which aspect of collagen diseases is important to study?
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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.
