Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Metabolism

Metabolism is the body's process of breaking down food molecules to extract energy and create essential molecules needed for cell growth, development, and health. It is essential for the continuous supply of energy used by the body to maintain proper functioning. Metabolism can be divided into two main processes: ca…

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

Overview

Metabolism is the body's process of breaking down food molecules to extract energy and create essential molecules needed for cell growth, development, and health. It is essential for the continuous supply of energy used by the body to maintain proper functioning. Metabolism can be divided into two main processes: catabolism and anabolism. Catabolism is the breakdown of food molecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, into smaller molecules to produce energy. Anabolism is the use of energy to form new molecules, such as proteins and fats, which are essential for growth and development. Metabolism is essential for maintaining proper health and growth, as well as responding to changes in the body's environment.

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 Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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