In steady state conditions, tissue protein breakdown inevitably leads to:

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In steady state conditions, tissue protein breakdown leads to the production of urea as a byproduct, which is eventually excreted in the urine. Uric acid is a waste product of purine metabolism and is not directly produced by tissue protein breakdown. Altered glycaemic status and reduced muscle mass are not necessarily a direct consequence of tissue protein breakdown. An antibody response is unrelated to tissue protein breakdown.

In Steady State Conditions, Tissue Protein Breakdown Inevitably Leads To