A fundamental metabolic feature of cancerous tissues is high glucose consumption. The rate
of glucose consumption in a cancer cell can be 10–15 times higher than in normal cells …

An intermediate of tricarboxylic acid cycle alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is involved in
pleiotropic metabolic and regulatory pathways in the cell, including energy production …

Large scale biopharmaceutical production of biologics relies on the overexpression of
foreign proteins by cells cultivated in stirred tank bioreactors. It is well recognized and …

The micro-aerophilic organisms and aerobes as well as yeast and higher organisms have
evolved to gain energy through respiration (via oxidative phosphorylation), thereby enabling …

Recently, α-ketoglutaric acid (AKG) has gained importance as an antioxidant. Its dietary
supplementation in animals and humans has proved beneficial. Moreover, an extensive …

α-Ketoglutarate (AKG) can act as an antioxidant both in vitro and in vivo. However, the
mechanisms of the protective effects of AKG are still not well understood. We evaluated the …

Rich polysaccharides were directly observed in the bulbs of Fritillaria unibracteata var.
wabuensis (FUW) using the periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) method and microexamination. An …

Amebiasis is a disease caused by the unicellular parasite Entamoeba histolytica. In most
cases, the infection is asymptomatic but when symptomatic, the infection can cause …

Cerebral disorders are largely associated with impaired cellular metabolism, despite the
regulatory mechanisms designed to ensure cell viability and adequate brain function …

Polar microalgae, renowned for their exceptional adaptability in extreme environments, are
vital for carbon fixation and nutrient cycling. To understand their metabolic resilience under …