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The dual role of taurine in cancer and immune metabolism

Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2025 · ▲ 7 citations

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Abstract

Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid with paradoxical roles in cancer, as both tumor and immune cells rely on it for vital functions. Here, we discuss the emerging context-dependent functions of taurine and propose therapeutic strategies that leverage or inhibit its metabolism to modulate cancer progression and immunity.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2025.08.001
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Xu, M., Yang, Y., & Cao, C. (2025). The dual role of taurine in cancer and immune metabolism. <em>Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism</em>. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tem.2025.08.001

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Xu M, Yang Y, Cao C. The dual role of taurine in cancer and immune metabolism. Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.tem.2025.08.001.

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@article{miaochun2025Thedua, title = {The dual role of taurine in cancer and immune metabolism}, author = {Miaochun Xu and Yu Yang and Canhui Cao}, journal = {Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1016/j.tem.2025.08.001}, }