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The role of CD98 heavy chain in cancer development
Eunsun Park1, Hyesung Kim1, Seokho Yoon1,2
1Department of Pathology, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, South Korea.
Abstract:
The glycoprotein CD98, or CD98 heavy chain (CD98hc), encoded by the SLC3A2 gene, plays a crucial role in cancer development and progression. CD98hc, forming heterodimeric complexes with various light chains, regulates neutral amino acid transport across cell membranes. The intricate interplay between CD98hc, integrins, and amino acid transporters shapes the tumor microenvironment and contributes to tumor growth. Elevated expression of CD98hc in various cancers correlates with poor prognosis, making it a potential prognostic marker. In colorectal cancer, CD98hc emerges as a potential therapeutic target, along with its partner LAT1, and inhibitors like JPH203 exhibit promise in preclinical studies. Targeting CD98hc/LAT1, alone or with conventional therapies, shows promise in inhibiting tumor growth. This review focuses on elucidating the multifaceted roles of CD98hc and its partner LAT1 in cancer, particularly its involvement in amino acid transport, signaling pathways, and its prognostic relevance in cancer.
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