酸性鞘磷脂酶对肿瘤生长的影响及其应用价值

The role of acid sphingomyelinase in the development and progression of tumors and its application value

酸性鞘磷脂酶(acid sphingomyelinase,aSMase)是鞘酯类代谢中一种重要的酶。关于aSMase在肿瘤中作用的研究还较少,但已发表的研究提示其与肿瘤的发生和发展有一定的关系。本文对aSMase的激活机制、在肿瘤生长中的作用及其应用价值进行了综述。

Acid sphingomyelinase （aSMase） is an important enzyme in sphingolipid metabolism. Studies concerning the relationship between aSMase and tumor are relatively rare. However, the relationship between aSMase and the development and progression of tumors has already been demonstrated in previously published research. In this review, the mechanism of aSMase activation and the role of aSMase in the development and progression of tumors as well as its application value are summarized.