Cori

Cori is a term that can refer to several subjects, most notably a surname associated with two prominent scientists and a town in Italy. In science, the Cori surname belongs to Carl Ferdinand Cori and Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori, who conducted foundational work on carbohydrate metabolism in the mid-20th century. They were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1947 for their discovery of the enzymatic processes involved in glycogen metabolism and for describing the Cori cycle.

The Cori cycle is the metabolic pathway that connects glucose production and utilization between muscle and liver. During intense activity, muscles convert glucose to lactate; lactate is then transported to the liver, where it is converted back into glucose, which can be released into the bloodstream and used again by tissues. The cycle highlights the integrated nature of energy metabolism and the recycling of carbon substrates in the body.

Cori is also the name of a town and comune in the Lazio region of central Italy, located in the province of Latina. The town has a long history and features a historic center that reflects its ancient and medieval past. In addition to the geographical reference, Cori appears in various cultural and historical contexts as a proper noun.