Our Skin: The Part Played by Metabolism and Enzymatic Action
Globular or ’spheroproteins’ such as those present in snail secretion, are among the most soluble aqueous solutions to be found in Mother Nature. They operate as both enzymes and signal transduction proteins. Nearly all enzymes with major metabolic functions are globular in shape, as well as various signal transduction proteins.
In living organisms and cells, biochemical changes are known as metabolism. A chain of events that includes both the biosynthesis of complex biological molecules (anabolism) and their breakdown (catabolism). In most instances, metabolism proceeds though a series of enzymatic steps, which are known as metabolic pathways.
Cell metabolism is the mechanism (or actually the sum of several ongoing individual processes) by which living cells process nutrient molecules and maintain a living status. Metabolism can by divided into two separate functions: anabolism, a process that involves cells using energy and reducing power to create complex molecules that are beneficial in the generation of cellular structure; and catabolism, a process that involves cells splitting elements in order to produce raw material and energy.
Protein catabolism is the breakdown of proteins into amino acids and simple derivative compounds, for transport inside the cell through the plasmatic wall and ultimately for the polymerization into new proteins via the use of ribonucleic acids (RNA) and ribosomes.
Thanks to the metabolic mechanisms, enzymes (all enzymes are proteins) are capable of quickly reducing the swelling or edema of traumatized or injured tissues by actually ‘digesting’ or breaking down flawed tissues and damaged cells at the site of the wound, allowing these waste materials to be removed quickly from skin lesions so as to minimize inflammation and subsequent pain, speeding the healing process. Ultimately, this process repairs damaged tissue and invigorates the skin.
Enzymes Manage Organic Mechanisms Naturally and During Bio Skin Care Processes
According to cellular biology, signal transduction encompasses all processes in which a cell transforms one signal or stimulus into another one. Signal transduction involves a series of biochemical activities that are carried out by enzymes utilizing second messengers. All of this happens in milliseconds or a few seconds.
In several transduction mechanisms, an increasing number of enzymes and other molecules become involved in the events that start from the initial stimulus. In such cases the chain of steps is referred to as a ’signaling cascade’ or a ’second messenger pathway’ and often results in a small stimulus eliciting a large response.
As opposed to fibrous proteins (collagen, elastin) which only provide a supportive role, globular proteins work as:
- Enzymes, by accelerating biological reactions occurring in the body in mild conditions and with a great specificity.
- Messengers, as they distribute messages throughout our system in order to maintain efficiency throughout all of our natural processes. This work is carried out by hormones, i.e. insulin etc.
- Transporters of other molecules throughout membranes.
- Stocks of amino acids.
All of these natural processes are just as essential to the skin as they are to your whole body. For this reason, it is imperative to only apply products to your skin that are based on balanced bio skin care principles.
This is why, when looking for the most effective method of scar healing you should only apply an organic skin care solution containing snail secretion spheroproteins, such as BIOSKINCARE. This 100% natural scar treatment both initiates and speeds up the natural regenerative functions conducted by the body’s enzymes. This guarantees that the healing undertaken is in balance with our body’s natural state and free of the range of side effects that usually accompany chemical based treatments.
- Valerie DeVette
