Spatial transcriptomics reveals the mechanistic role of lactate metabolism in the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma microenvironment

This study provides insights into PDAC metabolic features and highlights lactate metabolism as a potential therapeutic target. The identified biomarkers could facilitate early diagnosis and improve treatment strategies, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

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Frontiers in Immunology
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2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1743187
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Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis
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Spatial transcriptomics reveals the mechanistic role of lactate metabolism in the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma microenvironment

Luting Zhang, Zhe Tang, Jie Lian, Fan Gao
Frontiers in Immunology
Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis
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Spatial transcriptomics reveals the mechanistic role of lactate metabolism in the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma microenvironment

Luting Zhang, Zhe Tang, Jie Lian, Fan Gao
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Abstract

This study provides insights into PDAC metabolic features and highlights lactate metabolism as a potential therapeutic target. The identified biomarkers could facilitate early diagnosis and improve treatment strategies, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

Frontiers in ImmunologyVol. 17
Shaoxing No.6 People's Hospital (CN), Shaoxing People's Hospital (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis
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