Journal of International Oncology ›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (10): 726-728.

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Glycolysis abnormality in neoplasm cells and the targeted therapy

PANG  Yu-Yang, WANG  Ting, CHEN  Fang-Yuan   

  1. Department of Hematology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
  • Online:2012-10-31 Published:2012-10-31
  • Contact: CHEN Fang-yuan, E-mail: chenfy04@yahoo.com.cn E-mail:chenfy04@yahoo.com.cn

Abstract: Cancer cells display a decreased mitochondrial respiration along with an abnormal activation of glycolysis to satisfy the demand of the malignant growth even in the presence of oxygen. This phenomenon may be caused by mitochondrial dysfunction, hypoxia of microenvironment and the abnormal activation of upstream regulators of glycolysis pathway. Treatment targeted at the glycolysis pathway and its upstream regulators may provide a new therapeutic strategy of cancer.

Key words: Neoplasms, Glycolysis, Therapies