Isabella J. Tan, Aarushi K. Parikh, Bernard A. Cohen
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Abstract
Background
Melanoma, a highly aggressive skin cancer, is characterized by rapid progression and a high metastatic potential, presenting significant challenges in clinical oncology. A critical aspect of melanoma biology is its metabolic reprogramming, which supports tumor growth, survival, and therapeutic resistance.
Objective
This review aims to explore the key molecular mechanisms driving metabolic alterations in melanoma and their implications for developing therapeutic strategies.
Methods
A Pubmed search was conducted to analyze literature discussing key mechanisms of the Warburg effect, mitochondrial dysfunction, enhanced lipid metabolism, epigenetic modifications, and the tumor microenvironment.
Results
Metabolic reprogramming supports melanoma growth, proliferation, and survival. Understanding these complex metabolic dynamics provides valuable insights for developing targeted therapeutic strategies.
Conclusion
Potential therapeutic interventions aimed at disrupting melanoma metabolism highlight the promise of precision medicine in improving treatment outcomes in cutaneous oncology. By targeting metabolic vulnerabilities, novel treatment approaches could significantly enhance the clinical management and prognosis of melanoma.
期刊介绍:
Cancer Medicine is a peer-reviewed, open access, interdisciplinary journal providing rapid publication of research from global biomedical researchers across the cancer sciences. The journal will consider submissions from all oncologic specialties, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
Clinical Cancer Research
Translational research ∙ clinical trials ∙ chemotherapy ∙ radiation therapy ∙ surgical therapy ∙ clinical observations ∙ clinical guidelines ∙ genetic consultation ∙ ethical considerations
Cancer Biology:
Molecular biology ∙ cellular biology ∙ molecular genetics ∙ genomics ∙ immunology ∙ epigenetics ∙ metabolic studies ∙ proteomics ∙ cytopathology ∙ carcinogenesis ∙ drug discovery and delivery.
Cancer Prevention:
Behavioral science ∙ psychosocial studies ∙ screening ∙ nutrition ∙ epidemiology and prevention ∙ community outreach.
Bioinformatics:
Gene expressions profiles ∙ gene regulation networks ∙ genome bioinformatics ∙ pathwayanalysis ∙ prognostic biomarkers.
Cancer Medicine publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and research methods papers, along with invited editorials and commentaries. Original research papers must report well-conducted research with conclusions supported by the data presented in the paper.