Fields · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Cancer Research

Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism

This cluster of papers explores the role of lipid metabolism, including fatty acid synthesis, cholesterol metabolism, and statin use, in the pathogenesis and progression of cancer. It discusses the metabolic reprogramming of cancer cells, the impact of specific enzymes and receptors such as Fatty Acid Synthase and CD36, and the potential therapeutic implications of targeting lipid metabolism in cancer treatment.