SLC26A2 and colorectal cancer: In a CRC study, significant reduction in mRNA expression of sulfate transporter DTDST (Diastrophic Dysplasia Protein) was observed in colorectal cancer cells when compared to non-malignant cells, which was accompanied with an increased SLex and reduced sialyl 6-sulfo Lewisx expression levels, coupled with an enhanced cell growth rate [70].