Glycolytic ATP production enables rapid cell growth
Matthew A. Kukurugya, Shuying Zhang, Brandon T Ha, Alex E. Ekvik, Denis V. Titov
The paper estimates ATP costs for mammalian cell growth and maintenance, showing that respiration alone cannot meet demands at fast growth rates, necessitating glycolytic ATP production.
bioRxiv · Oct 30, 2025 · PreprintSystems Biology