Stefano Marrone

Dr. Stefano Marrone


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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14 May 2026 in Antioxidants
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CBChiara Brignola
Chiara Brignola
MCMyrhiam Cassese
Myrhiam Cassese
SMStefano Marrone
Stefano Marrone
TETeresa Esposito
Teresa Esposito
Vincenza BarresiVincenza Barresi
Vincenza Barresi
Fabio CattaneoFabio Cattaneo
Fabio Cattaneo
Cancer progression is closely linked to the enhanced uptake of extracellular amino acids, mediated by specific transporters that support biosynthesis, metabolic activity, and energy production through the tricarboxylic acid cycle. By increasing the expression of these transporters, tumor cells secure a continuous amino acid supply that sustains the proliferation, metabolic balance, and activation of major signaling pathways. While most studies have emphasized post-translational control of amino acid transporters, such as phosphorylation, ubiquitination, glycosylation, and palmitoylation, emerging evidence highlights regulatory crosstalk between these transporters and other membrane proteins, including G protein-coupled receptors and receptor tyrosine kinases. This review summarizes the current literature on the receptor-mediated mechanisms governing amino acid uptake and explores how interactions among families of membrane proteins contribute to the regulation of transporter activity.