«Some studies suggested that exosomes harbored the potential to
regulate cancer cell metabolism, but most research had focused on the exosomes that were produced and emitted by cancer cells themselves.
Not exact matches
Contrary to current research this new study found that LKB1, a molecule that
regulates the
metabolism of many adult
cells, is an important molecule in the
cancer's promotion and survival.
For instance, researchers used virtual screening to identify compounds that target the gene for PFKFB3, an enzyme that helps
regulate the
metabolism of
cancer cells.
Thyroid
cancer occurs when thyroid
cells (the
cells that produce thyroid hormones which help
regulate the body's
metabolism and malfunctioning causes hypo or hyperthyroidism) become compromised with
cancer.
They evaluated graviola extract and found that it contains compounds that play a role in
regulating the
metabolism, survival and growth of
cancer cells, shrinking tumors and reducing cancerous
cells» ability to grow and spread.