IDH1 mutations in gliomas: when an enzyme loses its grip

Cancer Cell. 2010 Jan 19;17(1):7-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ccr.2009.12.031.

Abstract

The growing interest in cancer metabolism is best demonstrated by the rapid progress made in studying isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutations since their discovery just over a year ago. In a recent study published in Nature, Dang et al. identified 2-hydroxyglutarate as a product of tumor-associated IDH mutants with potential oncogenic activities.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / genetics
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / metabolism*
  • Glioma / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Isocitrate Dehydrogenase / genetics*
  • Isocitrate Dehydrogenase / metabolism
  • Mutation

Substances

  • Isocitrate Dehydrogenase
  • IDH1 protein, human