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teins) that include proteins involved in cel- 1.5%). The carbohydrate that makes up the
lular signaling processes and enzymes largest percentage is glycogen. Other carbo-
important in metabolism and protein degra- hydrates include glucose, intermediates of
dation/cellular remodeling. glycogen metabolism, and other mono- and
The lipid content of the muscle can vary disaccharides. Glycosoaminoglycans are also
greatly due to many factors, including animal found in muscle and are associated with the
age, nutritional level of the animal, and connective tissue.
muscle type. It is important to note that the There are numerous non-protein nitroge-
lipid content varies inversely with the water nous compounds in skeletal muscle. They
content (Callow 1948). Some lipid is stored include substances such as creatine and cre-
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