Histone lactylation and acetylation compete for epigenetic modification of lysines and mark the levels of lactates and acetyl-CoA. Whether pyruvate is committed to lactate or acetyl-CoA generation as the outlet of glycolysis determines cell fate towards malignancy or not. Taking control over the glycolytic switch as marked by lactylation suggests novel therapeutic opportunities against cancers.
Keywords: acetylation; epigenetic mark; glycolysis switch; lactylation.
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