Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Relies on Lipid Scavenging and Synthesis as an Energy Source

Lauren Thurgood, Lara Escane, Christie Bader, Karen Lower, Doug Brooks, Bryone Kuss

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Abstract

Dysregulation of cancer cell bioenergetics is one of the hallmarks of cancer. The Warburg effect is one such documented change. However, glucose metabolism is not universally increased in cancer cells. Uptake of 18F-FDG in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) fails as a marker of proliferation and whilst the underlying reason is poorly understood it suggests that CLL cells utilize energy sources other than glucose to proliferate. Using genetic, proteomic and lipidomic analyses, complemented with microscopy and nutrient uptake assays the preferred metabolic pathways of CLL cells have been identified.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S89
Number of pages1
JournalExperimental Hematology
Volume76
Issue numberSupplement
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2019
Event48th ISEH Annual Scientific Meeting - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 22 Aug 201925 Aug 2019

Keywords

  • Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
  • Warburg effect
  • lipid scavenging
  • 18F-FDG
  • energy sources
  • Lipid synthesis

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