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Impairing energy metabolism in solid tumors through agents targeting oncogenic signaling pathways

Claudia Fumarola1, Pier Giorgio Petronini1, Roberta Alfieri1

  • 1Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.

Biochemical Pharmacology
|March 14, 2018
PubMed

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Targeting cancer cell metabolism with oncogene-targeting agents can inhibit tumor growth and overcome drug resistance. These agents also impact immune cells, potentially enhancing anti-tumor immunity.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Metabolism
  • Drug Discovery

Background:

  • Cell metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of cancer, driven by oncogenic pathways.
  • Altered cancer metabolism is intrinsically linked to tumor growth and progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent data on oncogene-targeting agents as modulators of cancer metabolism.
  • To explore the role of metabolic reprogramming in drug resistance and potential therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on oncogene-targeting agents and their metabolic effects.
  • Analysis of data linking metabolic pathways to drug resistance mechanisms.
  • Examination of evidence on metabolic reprogramming's impact on anti-tumor immunity.

Main Results:

  • Oncogene-targeting agents can modulate deregulated cancer metabolism, contributing to their anti-tumor activity.
  • Metabolic reprogramming is a key mechanism for cancer cells to develop resistance to targeted therapies.
  • Targeting cancer metabolism offers a strategy to overcome drug resistance.

Conclusions:

  • Modulating cancer metabolism via oncogene-targeting agents can inhibit tumor growth and overcome resistance.
  • Targeting metabolic pathways can restore immune cell function and enhance anti-tumor immune surveillance.
  • Metabolic interventions hold promise for improving cancer treatment efficacy.
Keywords:
CancerImmunityMetabolismResistanceTarget therapy

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