Institut des Sciences des Plantes de Paris Saclay

Breast cancer metabolism and responsiveness to dichloroacetate: relationships with 15N and 13C natural abundance

Abstract Background Metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of breast cancer (BrCa), with alterations in glycolysis, glutamine metabolism, and the urea cycle contributing to tumour progression. Dichloroacetate (DCA), a pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (PDK) inhibitor, shifts metabolis...

Lost in Translation: Interprofessional Variability in Understanding Pro Re Nata (PRN) Prescribing in Geriatric Practice—A Prospective Observational Study

Background/Objectives: Medication safety is a critical concern in older adults due to age-related vulnerability, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy. Pro Re Nata (PRN, “as needed”) prescribing is common in geriatric care but may be interpreted inconsistently across healthcare profes...