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Lipid metabolism in pancreatic cancer treatment
Chi Zhang1, Hao Wang1, Yan-Hui Yang2
1Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, Henan Province, China.
Abstract:
Pancreatic cancer (PC) represents one of the most formidable challenges in oncology, necessitating continuous innovation in therapeutic strategies. Owing to its pivotal role in PC progression, lipid metabolism, which is characterized by dysregulated cholesterol biosynthesis, altered fatty acid profiles, and lipid-driven immunosuppression, has received increasing attention. These metabolic aberrations fuel tumour growth, chemoresistance, and metastasis while impairing immune surveillance. By targeting lipid pathways, emerging therapies hold promise for disrupting cancer cell survival and redefining PC treatment paradigms.
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