Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Metabolism

Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes that happen within a living organism. It is the way cells generate energy and turn food and other substances into the building blocks of life, breaking them down for energy, growth and repair. Metabolism is essential for life; without it, cells could not function, and …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 36× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes that happen within a living organism. It is the way cells generate energy and turn food and other substances into the building blocks of life, breaking them down for energy, growth and repair. Metabolism is essential for life; without it, cells could not function, and organisms would not survive. It is also important for allowing organisms to adapt to their environment, allowing them to grow, reproduce and respond to changes in the environment. Metabolism can be affected by genetic influences, hormones, lifestyle and age, which is why it is important to understand the metabolic pathways in order to diagnose and treat health problems related to metabolic disorders.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 36 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Metabolism, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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