Autophagy; Colorectal cancer; Drug-tolerant persister cells; Fasting; Ferroptosis; Metabolomics; Quiescent cells

Fasting-mimicking diet synergizes with ferroptosis against quiescent, chemotherapy-resistant cells

This study investigates how a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) affects colorectal cancer cells, particularly those resistant to chemotherapy. Researchers found that while fasting slows tumor growth, it can also cause cancer…