Cancer Biochemistry: Cancer-Related Cachexia
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What is the role of TNF-a in cachexia?

  • Reducing basal metabolic rate
  • Promoting skeletal muscle growth
  • Suppressing appetite (correct)
  • Stimulating appetite
  • Which cells produce TNF-a?

  • Macrophages and some neoplastic cells (correct)
  • Neutrophils
  • Fibroblasts
  • Lymphocytes
  • What is the effect of TNF-a on basal metabolic rate?

  • Has no effect on it
  • Varies depending on the individual
  • Increases it (correct)
  • Decreases it
  • What is the result of ubiquitin-proteasome degradation of skeletal muscle?

    <p>Breakdown of skeletal muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of cancer-related cachexia?

    <p>Anorexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which TNF-a contributes to weight loss in cancer-related cachexia?

    <p>Inducing anorexia through hypothalamic influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the hypermetabolic state in cancer-related cachexia?

    <p>Elevated basal metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of macrophages in relation to TNF-a production?

    <p>To respond to infection by producing TNF-a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the degradation of actin and myosin in skeletal muscle?

    <p>Muscle wasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of neoplastic cells that contributes to cancer-related cachexia?

    <p>Their ability to produce TNF-a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Cachexia is a hypermetabolic state driven by TNF-a and IL-6
    • Characterized by anorexia, malaise, weight loss, and anemia
    • TNF-a is produced by macrophages in response to infection and by some neoplastic cells
    • TNF-a influences the hypothalamus, leading to appetite suppression
    • TNF-a increases basal metabolic rate
    • Ubiquitin-proteasome degradation of skeletal muscle proteins, including actin and myosin, contributes to muscle wasting in cancer-related cachexia
    • Cachexia is a hypermetabolic state driven by TNF-a and IL-6
    • Characterized by anorexia, malaise, weight loss, and anemia
    • TNF-a is produced by macrophages in response to infection and by some neoplastic cells
    • TNF-a influences the hypothalamus, leading to appetite suppression
    • TNF-a increases basal metabolic rate
    • Ubiquitin-proteasome degradation of skeletal muscle proteins, including actin and myosin, contributes to muscle wasting in cancer-related cachexia

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    Explore the biochemistry of cancer-related cachexia, including the role of TNF-a, IL-6, and ubiquitin-proteasome degradation in skeletal muscle loss. Learn about the hypermetabolic state and its effects on the body.

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