Cancer Cell Metabolism Unique Features Inform New Therapeutic Opportunities

Due to the complexity of the biochemical processes involved in cancer progression, research in the area of cancer metabolism requires a multidisciplinary approach. This briefing reviews key findings of six leading cancer cell metabolism researchers who have used techniques in genomics, metabolomics, and metabonomics to study biochemical processes, including oncogenic cell signaling and metabolic pathways using stable isotopes. As a result of this work, several new cancer therapies are currently undergoing clinical trials.