Hematology and Oncology Research
Open Access
Factors that Influence Fenofibrate Effects on Cancer Cells
Mar 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-13-362
A. Vlahopoulos SpirosCorresponding author
Horemio Research Institute, First Department of Pediatrics, University of Athens Medical School, “Aghia Sophia” Children’s Hospital, Athens, Greece
A narrative review summarizes how fenofibrate influences cancer cell metabolism and proliferation. It reviews PPAR‑α–dependent and independent mechanisms, context‑specific effects, and implications for repurposing studies.