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. 1981:65 Suppl 5:55-9.

Carbohydrate metabolism in cancer cachexia

C P Holroyde, G A Reichard
  • PMID: 6809325

Carbohydrate metabolism in cancer cachexia

C P Holroyde et al. Cancer Treat Rep. 1981.

Abstract

A profound loss of body mass and energy reserves is a characteristic feature of cancer cachexia. Because glucose is a major energy-yielding fuel, abnormalities of carbohydrate metabolism may prove to be important in the development or end-result of this common syndrome. In this paper, we review the known alterations of glucose and lactate metabolism that occur in patients with malignant tumors.

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