title: Metabolic adaptation in protein-energy malnutrition.
abstract: The metabolic response to chronic undernutrition covers a wide spectrum that ranges from decreased growth velocity in mild cases to profound distortion of body silhouette and composition and functional derangements in advanced stages of the protein-energy malnutrition-infection complex. A wide gamut of molecular, enzymatic, and hormonal processes assure a temporary availability of endogenous nutrients and the maintenance of vital functions.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D001834:Body Water / Q000378:metabolism; D002395:Catecholamines / Q000378:metabolism; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008903:Minerals / Q000378:metabolism; D010187:Pancreatic Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D002395:Catecholamines; D008903:Minerals; D010187:Pancreatic Hormones; D013006:Growth Hormone