The Multifaceted Roles of Copper in Cancer: A Trace Metal Element with Dysregulated Metabolism, but also a Target or a Bullet for Therapy
In the human body, copper (Cu) is a major and essential player in a large number of cellular mechanisms and signaling pathways. The involvement of Cu in oxidation–reduction reactions requires close regulation of copper metabolism in order to avoid toxic effects. In many types of cancer, variations i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Cancers |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/12/3594 |