metabolism

April 14, 2016

Switching breast cancer off

Signaling by a receptor that is overexpressed in aggressive forms of breast cancer has been linked to glutamine metabolism, suggesting new anti-cancer therapeutic targets.

By Marilyn Holt
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February 11, 2015

Kidney disease impacts HDL function

Chronic kidney disease impairs the protective functions of HDL, Vanderbilt researchers report this month.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 4, 2012

An orphan enzyme’s purpose

“Orphan” enzyme may play role in cancer growth, new research suggests.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 3, 2012

Receptor’s role in nutrition brain circuitry

New findings point to brain circuitry that communicates about the body’s nutritional status and regulates how nutrients are mobilized.

By Leigh MacMillan
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