How a cell's 'fuel gauge' promotes healthy development
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
An unexpected link between cellular metabolic and recycling processes points to new cancer therapies. This cellular fuel gauge is a protein complex called AMPK that oversees energy input and output to keep the cell running smoothly. If the cell's fuel supply--nutrients--is scarce, AMPK slows down cell growth and changes its metabolism, the scientists report.