BCAT1-elicited branched-chain amino acid catabolism fosters neutrophil-mediated pan-metastasis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

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• Metastasis is significantly influenced by BCAT1-initiated branched-chain amino acid catabolism.
• Key findings indicate that neutrophils are central players in this metastatic process, enhancing tumor spread.
• Analysis utilized biochemical and cellular models to elucidate the mechanisms behind this phenomenon.
• These results highlight the potential for targeting BCAT1 in therapeutic strategies against pancreatic cancer.