Elevated MYC levels can sensitize tumor cells to apoptosis. In this study, the authors demonstrate that AMPK activation and BCL-2/BCL-XL inhibition have a synergistic effect on apoptosis, and that together with anti PD-1 therapy they can suppress Myc-driven mammary tumor growth.
- Heidi M. Haikala
- Johanna M. Anttila
- Juha Klefström