Cutting off cancer cells' access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists.
Van Andel Research Institute Oct 22 2024 Cutting off cancer cells' access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists.
We want to make cancer treatment more effective. The best way to do this is by understanding how cancer cells behave and identifying ways to break through their defenses. Our findings are an important step toward evidence-based diets that could one day augment existing therapies." Fats are critical nutrients required for healthy function. Cancer cells hijack normal cellular processes and steal resources like fats, which then act as fuel for sick cells to grow and spread.
Related StoriesMany of the mechanisms that enable cancer cells to grow uncontrollably also allow them to avoid cellular quality control processes that usually kill and remove sick cells. Ferroptosis can be an exception, which makes it a potentially powerful tool to leverage in cancer treatment.
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