Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

How complex sugars change cell energy systems and relate to chemotherapy resistance in digestive system cancers

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Abstract

Mitochondrial remodeling is linked to chemotherapy resistance in gastrointestinal cancers.

  • Chemotherapy resistance in GI cancers is influenced by mitochondrial changes.
  • Key processes in mitochondrial remodeling include metabolic reprogramming and increased apoptotic thresholds.
  • Alterations in reactive oxygen species levels may play a role in chemoresistance.
  • Mitophagy, a process for maintaining mitochondrial quality, is also associated with these resistance mechanisms.
  • Polysaccharides and their systems could potentially help address mitochondrial dysfunctions due to their varied structures and favorable biological properties.

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