Chapter 16. Tumor Cell Energetic Metabolome

  1. Prof. Valdur Saks3,4,5
  1. Sybille Mazurek1,2

Published Online: 22 NOV 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch16

Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life

Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life

How to Cite

Mazurek, S. (2007) Tumor Cell Energetic Metabolome, in Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life (ed V. Saks), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch16

Editor Information

  1. 3

    J. Fourier University, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, 2280 rue de la Piscine, 38041 Grenoble Cedex 9, France

  2. 4

    Université Joseph Fourier, Bioénergétique Fondamentale et Appliquée, INSERM U884, BP 53X, 38041 Grenoble Cedex, France

  3. 5

    National Institute of Chemical and Biological Physics, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia

Author Information

  1. 1

    Institute of Biochemistry and Endocrinology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Giessen, Frankfurter Strasse 100, 35392 Giessen, Germany

  2. 2

    ScheBo Biotech AG, Netanyastrasse 3, 35394 Giessen, Germany

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
  2. Published Print: 19 SEP 2007

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527317875

Online ISBN: 9783527621095

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Keywords:

  • applied molecular system bioenergetics;
  • tumor cell energetic metabolome;
  • Otto Warburg's Discovery;
  • glycolysis;
  • Regeneration of Cytosolic NAD+;
  • glutaminolysis;
  • AMP;
  • tumor cell energetic metabolome;
  • Tool for Tumor Diagnosis;
  • Target for Therapy

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Abstract

  • Introduction

  • Otto Warburg's Discovery

  • Glycolysis: A Bifunctional Pathway in Tumor Cells

    • Compartmentalization of Glycolysis in the Cytosol by the Glycolytic Enzyme Complex

    • Tumor Cell Characteristic Glycolytic Isoenzyme Profiles and Regulation Mechanisms

    • Influence of Transcription Factors and Oncoproteins

  • Regeneration of Cytosolic NAD+: An Achilles Heel in the Tumor Cell Energetic Metabolome

    • Lactate Dehydrogenase

    • Glycerol 3-P Shuttle

    • Malate–Aspartate Shuttle

  • Glutaminolysis: A Second Main Pillar for Energy Conversion in Tumor Cells

    • The Truncated Citric Acid Cycle

    • The Glutaminolytic Pathway

    • Energy Conversion in Glutaminolysis

    • Advantages and Disadvantages of Glutaminolysis

  • AMP: A Mediator Between Tumor Cell Energetic Metabolism and Cell Proliferation

  • The Tumor Cell Energetic Metabolome as a Tool for Tumor Diagnosis

  • The Tumor Cell Energetic Metabolome as a Target for Therapy

  • References