PKM2

PKM2 (Pyruvate Kinase M2) is an enzyme involved in how cells produce energy, specifically by helping convert sugar into usable fuel. While normal cells mainly use this enzyme for energy, cancer cells often have high levels of PKM2, which supports rapid growth and division. PKM2 can also influence gene activity and cell behavior, making it an important player in cancer development and progression. Understanding PKM2 helps scientists explore new ways to target and treat cancers by disrupting their energy and growth processes.