Analyzing how cancer cells use lipids for survival
Tumor Metabolic Profiling by Multiplexed Single-Cell Lipid and mRNA Imaging
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-11049023
This study is looking at how cancer cells change their fat processing when they don’t have enough nutrients or oxygen, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how these changes might affect cancer growth and treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11049023 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the metabolic changes in cancer cells, focusing on how they adapt to low nutrient and oxygen levels by altering their lipid metabolism. Using advanced imaging techniques, the study aims to profile lipids at a single-cell level within tumor tissues, providing insights into the relationship between lipid composition and cancer cell behavior. By examining these metabolic profiles, researchers hope to uncover how different tumor microenvironments influence cancer progression and response to treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with various types of cancer who are undergoing treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not currently receiving cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies targeting cancer metabolism.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in metabolic profiling of cancer cells, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HEILSHORN, SARAH C — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HEILSHORN, SARAH C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancer Biology, cancer cell, cancer cell metabolism, Cancer Genes, cancer metabolism