Inhibition of bladder cancer cell proliferation by 2-deoxy-D-glucose: A potential therapeutic approach
Xia Zhang, Rikiya Taoka, Akram Hossain, Yuki Matsuoka, Yoichiro Tohi, Hirohito Naito, Kazuya Akimitsu, Ken Izumori, Yoshiyuki Kakehi, Mikio Sugimoto
This study shows 2-DG inhibits bladder cancer cell growth by blocking glycolysis, increasing oxidative stress, and triggering apoptosis, with promising in vivo results.
bioRxiv · Nov 9, 2025 · PreprintCancer Biology