Mitochondrial ion channels in cancer transformation

Autor: Stephen M Madamba, Kevin eDamri, Laurent M Dejean, Pablo M Peixoto
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Oncology, Vol 5 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2234-943X
DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2015.00120
Popis: Cancer transformation involves reprograming of mitochondrial function to avert cell death mechanisms, monopolize energy metabolism, accelerate mitotic proliferation, and promote metastasis. Mitochondrial ion channels are emerging as promising therapeutic targets mainly because of their connection to metabolic and apoptotic functions. This mini-review discusses how mitochondrial channels might be associated with cancer transformation; and expands on the possible involvement of the mitochondrial protein import complexes in such pathophysiological process.
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