Inducing a Warburg Effect helps pathogens in multiple ways:
Rapid Energy Production: Glycolysis provides quick ATP production, which is essential for maintaining high metabolic rates. Biosynthetic Needs: The intermediates of glycolysis serve as building blocks for nucleotides, amino acids, and lipids, which are vital for pathogen replication. Evasion of Immune Response: Altered metabolism can also help pathogens evade the host's immune response, making it more difficult for the host to clear the infection.
