LAT1 acts as a crucial transporter of amino acids in human thymic carcinoma cells

LAT1 acts as a crucial transporter of amino acids in human thymic carcinoma cells

L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1, SLC7A5) incorporates essential amino acids into cells. Recent studies have shown that LAT1 is a predominant transporter in various human cancers. However, the function of LAT1 in thymic carcinoma remains unknown. Here we demonstrate that LAT1 is a critical tran...

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Main Authors: Keitaro Hayashi, Promsuk Jutabha, Sumiko Maeda, Yothaisong Supak, Motoshi Ouchi, Hitoshi Endou, Tomoe Fujita, Masayuki Chida, Naohiko Anzai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-11-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Subjects:
Thymic carcinoma
Anticancer drug
Transporter
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861316300883

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