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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Apr 15, 2025; 17(4): 99188
Published online Apr 15, 2025. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v17.i4.99188
Figure 8
Figure 8 Graphical abstract. Under hypoxic conditions, the metabolic pathways in tumor tissues change, and lactate production increases. The expression of SLC16A8 is upregulated, causing the extrusion of lactate from cells. This leads to an increase in the distribution of tumor microvessels, providing conditions for tumor metastasis. EndMT: Endothelial-mesenchymal transition.