The Methionine-Mitochondria Axis in Cancer: Metabolic Cross-Talk and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities
Md Salman Shakil, Matthew J McBride · 2026
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Shakil and McBride review in 2026 how a key food building block feeds the power units of cancer cells. The block, called methionine, helps tumors grow, live, and resist care. New work shows it talks with cell power units in both direct and roundabout ways.
Tumors move a form of the block into their power units to support growth and energy use. It also helps make a fat burning aid and fresh DNA parts through linked cycles. Trials of drugs and diet plans now test whether cutting this supply can weaken tumors. A clear map of these links could guide new care that starves cancer of what it needs.
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| CREATOR | Md Salman Shakil, Matthew J McBride |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 43 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |