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Breakthroughs in Cancer Metabolism Research by Scientist Lou Cantley
TLDR Scientist Lou Cantley's groundbreaking discovery of the PI3 kinase signaling pathway in the mid-80s revolutionized cancer research, highlighting the importance of unexpected results and collaboration in scientific breakthroughs. Understanding the link between sugar consumption, insulin response, and cancer development may lead to more effective treatments, such as combining a ketogenic diet with specific drugs for certain types of cancer.
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Lou Cantley is a highly decorated scientist known for his groundbreaking discovery of the PI3 kinase signaling pathway in the mid-80s, with significant implications for cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disease.
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Understanding the process of scientific discovery and collaboration is key, as highlighted by Lou Cantley's emphasis on unexpected results leading to breakthroughs in cancer metabolism research.
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The discovery of oncogenes revealed that cancer arises from alterations in our own genes, leading to the realization that altering metabolism is crucial for cancer development and may provide targets for cancer treatment.
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The introduction of high fructose corn syrup in the 60s led to a significant increase in sugar consumption, resulting in a rise in obesity rates observed by the speaker in West Virginia.
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The speaker discusses how hyperinsulinemia, rather than obesity itself, may be a significant factor in cancer risk, particularly in relation to breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
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Fructose and glucose together drive tumor growth by altering ATP levels and promoting anabolic processes, revealing a potential link between sugar consumption and cancer development.
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Humans developed mutations to survive periods of starvation by gaining weight in the fall, leading to insulin resistance and metabolic changes that allowed for survival during times of food scarcity.
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Insulin response to glucose intake is crucial in understanding cancer metabolism and the potential impact of PI3 kinase inhibitors on cancer treatment.
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Insulin can reactivate PI3 kinase in tumors despite the presence of inhibitors, highlighting the challenge of completely blocking the pathway in cancer treatment.
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Restricting serine and methionine in the diet may selectively deprive cancer cells of nucleotide precursors, potentially making certain drugs more effective in cancer treatment.
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Restricting glucose through a ketogenic diet alone may not impact pancreatic cancer, but when combined with specific drugs like PI3K inhibitors, it can lead to the complete disappearance of tumors.
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Maximizing food absorption and efficacy in treatment, especially compared to drug costs, is crucial in cancer therapy.
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Discovery of the phosphorylated form of phosphatidylenosatol and its role in regulating calcium release from cells was a significant breakthrough in understanding cellular signaling pathways.
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Lew Cantley discusses his early research experiences in the 1970s, focusing on understanding the mechanisms of insulin action and the purification of the insulin receptor, revealing significant insights into cellular signaling pathways.
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Lew Cantley discusses the discovery of PI3K and its relationship to tyrosine kinase activity in the early 1980s.
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PI3K enzyme activity is dependent on the enzyme being active in order to bind to PI3K, and the use of sonicated membranes was crucial for accurate assay results.
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Two types of PI kinase enzymes were identified, type one requiring sonicated membranes and type two working better with lipids dissolved in detergent, leading to the discovery of distinct enzymatic characteristics and different phosphorylation positions on the anositol ring.
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The accidental discovery of PI three, four, five P three, a highly charged lipid with three phosphates, led to groundbreaking research and insights in cancer metabolism.
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