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Metabolic Intersections: The Role of Glycolysis in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Disorders

  • By

  • Shaopeng Zeng

  • Huan Liu

  • Shilong Han

  • Jun Chen

  • Ying Yang

  • Jing Zhang

  • December 1, 2025

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    Cancer and neurodegenerative diseases exhibit an antagonistic relationship, with cancer survivors showing lower rates of neurodegeneration.

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    Aerobic glycolysis, a hallmark of cancer, is also recognized for its protective role against oxidative damage in neurodegenerative diseases.

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    Age-related metabolic dysregulation may underlie both cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, influencing glucose metabolism pathways.

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    The study identified ACAA2 as a molecular link between colon adenocarcinoma and Parkinson's disease, highlighting inverse gene expression patterns.

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    Metabolic reprogramming presents a potential therapeutic target for both cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, warranting further investigation.

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Metabolic Intersections: The Role of Glycolysis in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Disorders

  • by Shaopeng Zeng, Huan Liu, Shilong Han, Jun Chen, Ying Yang, Jing Zhang

  • December 1, 2025

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