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Reprogramming of Fatty Acid Metabolism in Acute Leukemia

  • Judith Sokei
  • , Joice Kanefsky
  • , Stephen M. Sykes
  • Washington University St. Louis
  • Temple University
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

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Abstract

Fatty acids are essential biomolecules that support several cellular processes, such as membrane structures, energy storage and production, as well as signal transduction. Accordingly, changes in fatty acid metabolism can have a significant impact on cell behavior, such as growth, survival, proliferation, differentiation, and motility. Therefore, it is not surprising that many aspects of fatty acid metabolism are frequently dysregulated in human cancer, including in highly aggressive blood cancers such as acute leukemia. The aims of this review are to summarize the aspects of fatty acid metabolism that are specifically coopted in acute leukemia as well as current preclinical strategies for targeting fatty acid metabolism in these cancers.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere70000
Pages (from-to)e70000
JournalJournal of Cellular Physiology
Volume240
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2025
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Animals
  • Fatty Acids/metabolism
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/metabolism
  • Leukemia/metabolism
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Signal Transduction

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