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Exploring the Regulation of Lipid Droplet Catabolism through Lipophagy
Published on: January 31, 2025
Theoretical framework and emerging challenges of lipid metabolism in cancer
Qiuying Gu1, Yuan Wang1, Ping Yi1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401120, China.
Abstract:
Elevated lipid metabolism is one of hallmarks of malignant tumors. Lipids not only serve as essential structural components of biological membranes but also provide energy and substrates for the proliferation of cancer cells and tumor growth. Cancer cells meet their lipid needs by coordinating the processes of lipid absorption, synthesis, transport, storage, and catabolism. As research in this area continues to deepen, numerous new discoveries have emerged, making it crucial for scientists to stay informed about the developments of cancer lipid metabolism. In this review, we first discuss relevant concepts and theories or assumptions that help us understand the lipid metabolism and -based cancer therapies. We then systematically summarize the latest advancements in lipid metabolism including new mechanisms, novel targets, and up-to-date pre-clinical and clinical investigations of anti-cancer treatment with lipid metabolism targeted drugs. Finally, we emphasize emerging research directions and therapeutic strategies, and discuss future prospective and emerging challenges. This review aims to provide the latest insights and guidance for research in the field of cancer lipid metabolism.
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