Journal of International Oncology ›› 2019, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (3): 178-180.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2019.03.010

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Functional mechanism of malate dehydrogenase 2 in tumors

Wu Ying1, Fu Baixue1, Dai Lu2, Huang Jun2, Teng Yibin2, Li Linlin2, Zhang Jingwen2, Huang Yuhong1   

  1. 1Department of Pathology, Basic Medical College of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China; 2Clinical Medical College of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
  • Online:2019-03-08 Published:2019-05-17
  • Contact: Huang Yuhong E-mail:huangyh_1020@163.com
  • Supported by:

    Liaoning Provincial Department of Education Scientific Research General Project (L2013356); Research Fund for the Return of Students from the Ministry of Education (〔2010〕1561)

Abstract: The role of malate dehydrogenase 2 (MDH2) in tumors is doublesided, it has a cancerpromoting effect in some tumors and an inhibitory effect in other tumors. The function of MDH2 is related to energy metabolism, tumor resistance and its pseudo hypoxia. MDH2 plays an important role in the occurrence, development, invasion and metastasis of tumors. An indepth understanding of the functional mechanism of MDH2 in tumors can provide new molecular targets for tumor intervention in the clinic.

Key words: Oxidoreductases, Neoplasms, Malate dehydrogenase 2