Glycolysis, the sweet appetite of the tumor microenvironment
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.217156
Glycolysis, the sweet appetite of the tumor microenvironment
Abstract
Cancer cells display an altered metabolic phenotype, characterised by increased glycolysis and lactate production, even in the presence of sufficient oxygen - a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect. This metabolic reprogramming is a crucial adaptation that enables cancer cells to meet their elevated energy and biosynthetic demands. Importantly, the tumor microenvironment plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining this metabolic shift in cancer cells. This review explores the intricate relationship between the tumor microenvironment and the Warburg effect, highlighting how communication within this niche regulates cancer cell metabolism and impacts tumor progression and therapeutic resistance. We discuss the potential of targeting the Warburg effect as a promising therapeutic strategy, with the aim of disrupting the metabolic advantage of cancer cells and enhancing our understanding of this complex interplay within the tumor microenvironment.
Keywords: Cancer therapy; Clinical implications; Glucose metabolism; Hypoxia; Warburg effect; tumor microenvironment.
Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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