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Exploiting metabolic vulnerabilities of Non small cell lung carcinoma
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Lung cancer is the main cause of cancer death worldwide. Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common subtype of lung cancer, and the prognosis of NSCLC patients in advanced stages is still very poor. Given the need for new therapies, the metabolism of NSCLC has been widely studied in the past two decades to identify vulnerabilities that could be translated into novel anti-metabolic therapeutic approaches. A number of studies have highlighted the role of glucose and mitochondrial metabolism in the development of NSCLC. The metabolic properties of lung tumors have been characterized in detail in vivo, and they include high glucose and lactate use and high heterogeneity regarding the use of nutrients and mitochondrial pathways. This heterogeneity has also been observed in patients infused with labeled nutrients. We will summarize here the knowledge about the use of amino acids, fatty acids and carbohydrates in NSCLC that could lead to new combination treatments.
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MAJEM, Blanca, NADAL, Ernest and MUÑOZ PINEDO, Cristina. Exploiting metabolic vulnerabilities of Non small cell lung carcinoma. Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology. 2020. Vol. 98, num. 54-62. [consulted: 8 of August of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/174540