Nutrient acquisition strategies of mammalian cells Journal Article


Authors: Palm, W.; Thompson, C. B.
Article Title: Nutrient acquisition strategies of mammalian cells
Abstract: Mammalian cells are surrounded by diverse nutrients, such as glucose, amino acids, various macromolecules and micronutrients, which they can import through transmembrane transporters and endolysosomal pathways. By using different nutrient sources, cells gain metabolic flexibility to survive periods of starvation. Quiescent cells take up sufficient nutrients to sustain homeostasis. However, proliferating cells depend on growth-factor-induced increases in nutrient uptake to support biomass formation. Here, we review cellular nutrient acquisition strategies and their regulation by growth factors and cell-intrinsic nutrient sensors. We also discuss how oncogenes and tumour suppressors promote nutrient uptake and thereby support the survival and growth of cancer cells. © 2017 Macmillan Publishers Limited, part of Springer Nature. All rights reserved.
Keywords: mammalia
Journal Title: Nature
Volume: 546
Issue: 7657
ISSN: 0028-0836
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group  
Date Published: 2017-06-08
Start Page: 234
End Page: 242
Language: English
DOI: 10.1038/nature22379
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 28593971
PMCID: PMC5541675
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 3 July 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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  2. Wilhelm Philipp Palm
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