Open AccessLactate dehydrogenase A: A key player in carcinogenesis and potential target in cancer therapy
Author(s) -
Feng Yangbo,
Xiong Yanlu,
Qiao Tianyun,
Li Xiaofei,
Jia Lintao,
Han Yong
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
cancer medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.403
H-Index - 53
ISSN - 2045-7634
DOI - 10.1002/cam4.1820
Subject(s) - lactate dehydrogenase a , cancer , carcinogenesis , glycolysis , lactate dehydrogenase , function (biology) , cancer research , transcription factor , biology , biochemistry , enzyme , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics , gene
Elevated glycolysis remains a universal and primary character of cancer metabolism, which deeply depends on dysregulated metabolic enzymes. Lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) facilitates glycolytic process by converting pyruvate to lactate. Numerous researches demonstrate LDHA has an aberrantly high expression in multiple cancers, which is associated with malignant progression. In this review, we summarized LDHA function in cancer research. First, we gave an introduction of structure, location, and basic function of LDHA. Following, we discussed the transcription and activation mode of LDHA. Further, we focused on the function of LDHA in cancer bio‐characteristics. Later, we discussed the clinical practice of LDHA in cancer prevention and treatment. What we discussed gives a precise insight into LDHA especially in cancer research, which will contribute to exploring cancer pathogenesis and its handling measures.