The role of PKM2 in multiple signaling pathways related to neurological diseases
X Zhang, Y Lei, H Zhou, H Liu, P Xu - Molecular Neurobiology, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is a key rate-limiting enzyme in glycolysis. It is well
known that PKM2 plays a vital role in the proliferation of tumor cells. However, PKM2 can …
known that PKM2 plays a vital role in the proliferation of tumor cells. However, PKM2 can …
Mitochondrial metabolism as a dynamic regulatory hub to malignant transformation and anti-cancer drug resistance
Glycolysis is the fundamental cellular process that permits cancer cells to convert energy
and grow anaerobically. Recent developments in molecular biology have made it evident …
and grow anaerobically. Recent developments in molecular biology have made it evident …
Isoliquiritigenin mitigates intervertebral disc degeneration induced by oxidative stress and mitochondrial impairment through a PPARγ-dependent pathway
Y Huang, J Sun, S Li, Y Shi, L Yu, A Wu… - Free Radical Biology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives Oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis play significant roles
in the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) in nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs), ultimately …
in the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) in nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs), ultimately …
Exosomal miRNAs-mediated macrophage polarization and its potential clinical application
M yun Yu, H jie Jia, J Zhang, G he Ran, Y Liu… - International …, 2023 - Elsevier
Macrophages are highly heterogeneous and plastic immune cells that play an important role
in the fight against pathogenic microorganisms and tumor cells. After different stimuli …
in the fight against pathogenic microorganisms and tumor cells. After different stimuli …
Exploring the diverse role of pyruvate kinase M2 in cancer: Navigating beyond glycolysis and the Warburg effect
Pyruvate Kinase M2, a key enzyme in glycolysis, has garnered significant attention in cancer
research due to its pivotal role in the metabolic reprogramming of cancer cells. Originally …
research due to its pivotal role in the metabolic reprogramming of cancer cells. Originally …
Unveiling the anticancer potential of plumbagin: targeting pyruvate kinase M2 to induce oxidative stress and apoptosis in hepatoma cells
J Wu, Z Ding, J Tu, A Osama, Q Nie, W Cai… - RSC Medicinal …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2), a crucial enzyme in the glycolysis pathway, is commonly
documented as being overexpressed in cancer cells. Inhibiting PKM2, a strategy to mitigate …
documented as being overexpressed in cancer cells. Inhibiting PKM2, a strategy to mitigate …
The Complex Effects of PKM2 and PKM2:IP3R Disruption on Intracellular Ca2+ Handling and Cellular Functions
Pyruvate kinase M (PKM) 2 was described to interact with the inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate
(IP3) receptor (IP3R) and suppress its activity. To further investigate the physiological …
(IP3) receptor (IP3R) and suppress its activity. To further investigate the physiological …
Warburg effect revisited: Embodiment of classical biochemistry and organic chemistry. Current state and prospects
Abstract The Nobel Prize Winner (1931) Dr. Otto H. Warburg had established that the
primary energy source of the cancer cell is aerobic glycolysis (the Warburg effect). He also …
primary energy source of the cancer cell is aerobic glycolysis (the Warburg effect). He also …
Roles of mitochondria in oral squamous cell carcinoma therapy: Friend or foe?
J Bai, L Wu, X Wang, Y Wang, Z Shang, E Jiang… - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Although many therapies have been applied in oral squamous cell
carcinoma, these therapies are still unsatisfactory. Recently, the mitochondrial role in oral …
carcinoma, these therapies are still unsatisfactory. Recently, the mitochondrial role in oral …
Phytochemicals target multiple metabolic pathways in cancer
O Shuvalov, Y Kirdeeva, A Daks, O Fedorova… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer metabolic reprogramming is a complex process that provides malignant cells with
selective advantages to grow and propagate in the hostile environment created by the …
selective advantages to grow and propagate in the hostile environment created by the …