Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 (SCD1) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the regulation of fatty acid metabolism, particularly in the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids.
Lipid synthesis gene.
SCD1 is overexpressed and is associated with poor prognosis and reduced overall survival in breast, lung, and colon cancers.
-SCD1 expression is also associated with increased risk of metastasis and recurrence in various types of cancer.
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