The HNSCC cell line SCC9 also significantly upregulated TOMM20 expression in the presence of BJ1, compared to its monoculture (Figures 2K, L), and SCC25 showed a trend towards increased TOMM20 expression in co-culture, however it did not reach statistical significance (Supplementary Figures 2K, L). The gene discussed is TOMM20; the disease is head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.