SLC7A2, solute carrier family 7 member 2, 6542

N. diseases: 30; N. variants: 4
Disease: Primary malignant neoplasm ×
Source: ALL
Disease Score gda Association Type Type Original DB Sentence supporting the association PMID PMID Year
CUI: C1306459
Disease: Primary malignant neoplasm
Primary malignant neoplasm 		0.010 Biomarker group BEFREE Solute carrier family 7, member 2 (SLC7A2) gene encodes a protein called cationic amino acid transporter 2, which mediates the transport of arginine, lysine and ornithine. l-Arginine is necessary for cancer development and progression, including an important role in colorectal cancer pathogenesis. 28501704 2017