Glucose Metabolism and Oxidative Stress in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Role and Possible Implications in Novel Therapeutic Strategies

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) metabolism is redirected to glycolysis to enhance the production of metabolic compounds employed by cancer cells to produce proteins, lipids, and nucleotides in order to maintain a high proliferative rate. This mechanism drives towards uncontrolled growth and causes a...

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Main Authors: Monica Mossenta, Davide Busato, Michele Dal Bo, Giuseppe Toffoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/6/1668