Cancer Metabolism Model
Product Code : JC-BE-6152
The Cancer Metabolism Model from Jaincolab is a three-dimensional teaching model that illustrates how cancer cells reprogram their metabolism to support rapid growth and survival.
It is used in biochemistry and oncology courses to explain the Warburg effect, increased glucose and glutamine uptake, and altered lipid metabolism in cancer cells.
What the Concept States
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Warburg Effect | Preferential use of aerobic glycolysis over oxidative phosphorylation by cancer cells, even when oxygen is available |
| Glucose Uptake | Cancer cells upregulate glucose transporters to fuel increased glycolytic flux |
| Lactate Production | Glycolysis in cancer cells produces excess lactate, acidifying the tumour microenvironment |
| Glutamine Metabolism | Cancer cells rely heavily on glutamine as an additional carbon and nitrogen source |
| Lipid Metabolism | Altered fatty acid synthesis supports membrane production for rapid cell division |
| Metabolic Reprogramming | A coordinated shift in metabolic pathways that supports tumour growth and survival |
Key Features
- Illustrates the Warburg effect and its role in tumour metabolism
- Shows increased glucose and glutamine dependence in cancer cells
- Depicts altered lipid metabolism supporting cell proliferation
- Durable, exam-oriented construction for repeated classroom use
- Compact benchtop format suitable for laboratories and lecture halls
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab (Jain Scientific Suppliers) is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of laboratory and scientific teaching models, supplying biology, chemistry, physics, and pharmacy equipment to institutions across India and internationally. Explore our complete range on the Biology Equipment category page, including our Biomolecular Markers in Prostate Cancer Development and Progression Model, for related oncology teaching aids.
Applications
| Application Area | Use |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry Education | Teaching altered metabolic pathways in cancer cells |
| Oncology Colleges | Correlating metabolic reprogramming with tumour growth and imaging |
| Biotechnology Training | Supporting coursework on cancer metabolism-targeted therapies |
| Pathology Laboratories | Explaining metabolic markers used in tumour characterisation |
| Science Exhibitions | Visual overview of cancer cell metabolism for general audiences |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Cancer Metabolism Model demonstrate?
A. It demonstrates how cancer cells reprogram glucose, glutamine, and lipid metabolism to support rapid growth.
Q2. What is the Warburg effect?
A. The Warburg effect is the preferential use of aerobic glycolysis over oxidative phosphorylation by cancer cells, even when oxygen is available.
Q3. Why do cancer cells rely on glutamine?
A. Cancer cells use glutamine as an additional carbon and nitrogen source to support their high proliferative demands.
Q4. How does altered lipid metabolism support cancer growth?
A. Increased fatty acid synthesis provides the membrane components needed for rapid cell division.
Q5. Who uses this model?
A. Biochemistry, oncology, and biotechnology students and faculty use it to study cancer metabolism.
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