T-ALL Proliferation Relies on Glutamine Uptake and EAAT1-dependent Conversion of Glutamine to Aspartate and Nucleotides
V. S. Stanulovic, S. Al Omair, M. A. C. Reed, S. Potluri, J. Roberts, T. A. Perry, S. Sarkar, G. E. Pratt, U. L. Gunther, C. Ludwig, M. Hoogenkamp
This study identifies EAAT1 as a critical target for T-ALL treatment by showing its role in glutamine conversion to nucleotides and aspartate essential for cell proliferation.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2020 · PreprintCancer Biology