Lipogenesis in Prostate Cancer

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Title: Lipogenesis in Prostate Cancer
Description: This image shows increased lipogenesis (formation of fatty acids, in red) in prostate cancer cells. Lipids act as important energy storage units during the spread of cancer. Therapies that disrupt lipogenesis or inhibit oncoproteins that enhance fatty acid biosynthesis could potentially block tumor metastasis. Nucleus of the cell is stained blue.

This image was originally submitted as part of the 2016 NCI Cancer Close Up project and selected for exhibit.
Topics/Categories: Cancer Types -- Prostate Cancer
Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue
Type: Color, Photo (JPEG format)
Source: National Cancer Institute / Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine
Creator: Subhamoy Dasgupta
Date Created: January 21, 2015
Date Added: April 11, 2016
Reuse Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above.