Neurons Release Serine to Support mRNA Translation in Pancreatic Cancer

Robert S. Banh, Douglas E. Biancur, Keisuke Yamamoto, Albert S.W. Sohn, Beth Walters, Miljan Kuljanin, Ajami Gikandi, Huamin Wang, Joseph D. Mancias, Robert J. Schneider, Michael E. Pacold, Alec C. Kimmelman

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Abstract

The high level of innervation seen in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumors supplies serine and serine-deprived conditions promote tumor innervation to support growth in nutrient poor environments.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1202-1218.e25
JournalCell
Volume183
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 25 2020

Keywords

  • mRNA translation
  • metabolic crosstalk
  • neurons
  • pancreatic cancer
  • serine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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  • Tissue Biospecimen and Pathology Resource

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