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doi: 10.1016/j.molcel.2010.05.008.
A metabolic (re-)balancing act
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2010.05.008
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A metabolic (re-)balancing act
Mol Cell.
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Abstract
Cells lacking a functional tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) heterodimer are sensitized to glucose starvation-induced death. In this issue of Molecular Cell, Choo et al. (2010) report that reducing energy consumption allows these cells to survive on glutamine as an alternative energy source.
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Glucose addiction of TSC null cells is caused by failed mTORC1-dependent balancing of metabolic demand with supply.Mol Cell. 2010 May 28;38(4):487-99. doi: 10.1016/j.molcel.2010.05.007. Mol Cell. 2010. PMID: 20513425 Free PMC article.
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