tumorstoffwechsel
Tumorstoffwechsel refers to the metabolic processes that are altered within cancer cells to support their growth and proliferation. Cancerous cells often exhibit distinct metabolic characteristics compared to normal cells, enabling them to sustain rapid division and survive in challenging environments. One hallmark of tumor metabolism is increased glycolysis, even in the presence of oxygen, a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect. This metabolic shift allows cancer cells to generate the energy and biosynthetic precursors necessary for cell growth more rapidly, though it produces less ATP per glucose molecule compared to oxidative phosphorylation.
In addition to glycolysis, tumor cells also adapt their metabolic pathways by enhancing glutamine uptake and
Tumor metabolism is regulated by genetic and epigenetic factors that influence key enzymes and signaling pathways,
Understanding tumorstoffwechsel is crucial for developing targeted treatments. Therapeutic strategies aim to inhibit specific metabolic pathways