Why is Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1) important in cancer?
Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1) is involved in the transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for beta-oxidation. Many cancer cells rely on fatty acid oxidation for energy production, especially under metabolic stress conditions. Inhibiting CPT1 can reduce fatty acid oxidation, leading to energy depletion and growth inhibition of cancer cells.
