Cell
Volume 134, Issue 5, 5 September 2008, Pages 703-707
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Cancer Cell Metabolism: Warburg and Beyond

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Described decades ago, the Warburg effect of aerobic glycolysis is a key metabolic hallmark of cancer, yet its significance remains unclear. In this Essay, we re-examine the Warburg effect and establish a framework for understanding its contribution to the altered metabolism of cancer cells.

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