Oncogenic IDH1 mutation imparts therapeutically targetable metabolic dysfunction in multiple tumor types Editorial


Authors: Robinson, T. M.; Levine, R. L.
Title: Oncogenic IDH1 mutation imparts therapeutically targetable metabolic dysfunction in multiple tumor types
Abstract: SUMMARY: In this issue of Cancer Discovery, Thomas and colleagues leverage mass spectrometry metabolomics, stable isotope labeling, and functional studies to explore metabolic vulnerabilities in cancers harboring mutations in isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH). The authors present compelling data to support the claim that dysregulated lipid synthesis underpins a synthetic lethal target in cancers with IDH1, but not IDH2, mutations. See related article by Thomas et al., p. 496 (9). ©2023 American Association for Cancer Research.
Keywords: genetics; mutation; neoplasm; neoplasms; metabolism; lipid; lipids; lipogenesis; isocitrate dehydrogenase; idh1 protein, human; humans; human
Journal Title: Cancer Discovery
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
ISSN: 2159-8274
Publisher: American Association for Cancer Research  
Date Published: 2023-02-01
Start Page: 266
End Page: 268
Language: English
DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.Cd-22-1325
PUBMED: 36744320
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Editorial -- Export Date: 1 March 2023 -- Source: Scopus
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