Tumor
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Release of hydrogen via metabolites
others than H2O
In tumor cells hydrogen release via the following metabolites is increased:
Lactate
Glutamate
Proline
Fatty acids
Glutamate and fatty acids are immunosuppresive, which may protect tumor cells from immune attacks.
References
Metabolic strategies of tumors for survival under low oxygen supply
Oxygen: main page