The researchers concluded that calcium plays an important role in the formation of muscle tissue.
A discovery by scientists from the RIKEN Institute could lead to new treatments for diseases associated with muscle weakness.
Details of the scientific study are published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry .
It turns out that low calcium levels in cells cause stress, which promotes muscle development.
New research has found that calcium also triggers the destruction of proteins that regulate genes.
Scientists emphasize that this factor influences the growth and formation of muscle tissue.
The enzyme calpain-5 plays a major role in this process.
It is activated in the early stages of muscle development and breaks down proteins that are associated with the work of many genes.
If calpain-5 levels are low, muscles develop abnormally. Less important proteins are produced and the fiber structure is abnormal.
The body usually maintains the necessary level of calcium for the normal functioning of the entire body.
Deficiency of this mineral can lead to weakened bones and weak muscles.
Previously, it was believed that the process was controlled only by special genes.
It has now become clear that the destruction of existing proteins also plays an important role.
Scientists plan to continue studying this mechanism to fully understand its impact on muscle growth and strength.
Author: Elena Gutyro
