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Glutaminase regulation in cancer cells: a druggable chain of events.


ABSTRACT: Metabolism is the process by which cells convert relatively simple extracellular nutrients into energy and building blocks necessary for their growth and survival. In cancer cells, metabolism is dramatically altered compared with normal cells. These alterations are known as the Warburg effect. One consequence of these changes is cellular addiction to glutamine. Because of this, in recent years the enzyme glutaminase has become a key target for small molecule therapeutic intervention. Like many oncotargets, however, glutaminase has a number of upstream partners that might offer additional druggable targets. This review summarizes the work from the current decade surrounding glutaminase and its regulation, and suggests strategies for therapeutic intervention in relevant cases.

SUBMITTER: Katt WP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3989473 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Glutaminase regulation in cancer cells: a druggable chain of events.

Katt William P WP   Cerione Richard A RA  

Drug discovery today 20131016 4


Metabolism is the process by which cells convert relatively simple extracellular nutrients into energy and building blocks necessary for their growth and survival. In cancer cells, metabolism is dramatically altered compared with normal cells. These alterations are known as the Warburg effect. One consequence of these changes is cellular addiction to glutamine. Because of this, in recent years the enzyme glutaminase has become a key target for small molecule therapeutic intervention. Like many o  ...[more]

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