03/17/2026
๐จ New Insight for Molecular Biology & Oncology Professionals
A recent study reveals that the PFK enzyme, long known for its role in glycolysis, also regulates cell cycle progression through RNA interaction.
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Researchers found that the Pfk2 subunit binds and unwinds mRNA, directly influencing the translation of key cell division proteins like CLN3 and BUB3. ๐งฌ
This discovery highlights a molecular link between metabolism and cell proliferation, offering important implications for cancer biology and targeted therapies.
๐ก Understanding how metabolic enzymes control gene expression could reshape approaches to disease treatment.
Credit: University of Surrey
Study reveals PFK enzyme regulates cell cycle via RNA, linking metabolism to cell division and opening new therapeutic insights.