Satoshi Ogawa

This study identifies CA19-9's role in remodeling the PDAC tumor microenvironment by inducing IL1a and TGFb, leading to immunosuppressive changes that can be mitigated by blocking these factors.

The paper uses 13C metabolic flux analysis on PDAC tumor slice cultures to identify metabolic pathways supporting glycosphingolipid synthesis and highlight the role of PIKfyve in lipid homeostasis.

This study shows CA19-9 promotes pancreatic cancer liver metastasis via E-selectin-mediated extravasation and AKT signaling, suggesting it as a therapeutic target.