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Exploring SLC1A5 (ASCT2), SLC7A5, and SLC3A2 (LAT1) Genetic Variants in Colorectal Cancer: Implications for Prognosis and Personalized Care.
Anticancer research - 1 Mar 2026
Lopes Catarina, Macedo-Silva Catarina, Farinha Mónica, Costa João, Pinelas Sofia, Vilas-Boas Isabel, Dinis-Ribeiro Mário, Pereira Carina, Medeiros Rui
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BACKGROUND/AIM: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with up to 20% of patients presenting with metastatic disease at diagnosis. The clinical relevance of amino acid transporters ASCT2 and LAT1 in CRC, particularly Caucasian populations, remains underexplored. This study evaluates the prognostic impact of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes...
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