SLC16A4 and prostate carcinoma: Of note, MCT4 facilitates lactate efflux and preserves intracellular pH by co-transporting lactate and protons across the plasma membrane of highly glycolytic and/or acid-resistant cells.16,37 It is unknown whether the change in extracellular pH independent from changes in extracellular lactate concentration can modulate macrophage polarisation in prostate cancer.