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5-fluorouracil resistant colon cancer cells are addicted to OXPHOS to survive and enhance stem-like traits.
Oncotarget - 8 Dec 2015
Denise Corti, Paoli Paolo, Calvani Maura, Taddei Maria Letizia, Giannoni Elisa, Kopetz Scott, Kazmi Syed Mohammad Ali, Pia Morelli Maria, Pettazzoni Piergiorgio, Sacco Elena, Caselli Anna, Vanoni Marco, Landriscina Matteo, Cirri Paolo, Chiarugi Paola
Abstract excerpt
Despite marked tumor shrinkage after 5-FU treatment, the frequency of colon cancer relapse indicates that a fraction of tumor cells survives treatment causing tumor recurrence. The majority of cancer cells divert metabolites into anabolic pathways through Warburg behavior giving an advantage in terms of tumor growth. Here, we report that treatment of colon cancer cell with 5-FU selects for cells with mesenchymal...
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