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Adam J Wolpaw1, Chi V Dang2

  • 1Divisions of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Trends in Cell Biology
|December 13, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Targeting cancer metabolism is promising, but the tumor microenvironment and circadian rhythms complicate precision. This review highlights strategies for accurate cancer metabolism targeting.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Metabolic pathways
  • Tumor microenvironment (TME)

Background:

  • Oncogenic drivers influence cancer cell metabolism, creating vulnerabilities.
  • Targeting cancer metabolism offers therapeutic potential.
  • Tumor microenvironment (TME) complexity and circadian metabolism pose challenges to precision targeting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review current progress in cancer metabolism and TME metabolism.
  • Highlight precise and accurate targeting strategies for cancer metabolism.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of cancer metabolism research.
  • Analysis of TME metabolic interactions.
  • Exploration of circadian rhythm effects on cancer metabolism.

Main Results:

  • Established links between oncogenic drivers and metabolic dependencies in cancer.
  • Identified metabolic vulnerabilities exploitable for cancer therapy.
  • Discussed challenges posed by TME and circadian rhythms.
  • Highlighted potential for precise metabolic targeting.

Conclusions:

  • Despite complexities, accurate targeting of cancer metabolism is achievable.
  • Understanding TME and circadian metabolism is crucial for therapeutic precision.
  • Metabolic interventions represent a promising avenue for cancer treatment.

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