ZNF37A, which is upregulated in CRC, is reported to facilitate tumor cell metastasis to the lung and liver via the activation of Thrombospondin Type-1 Domain-Containing protein 4 (THSD4)/TGF-β signaling, and increased TGF-β secretion contributes to transforming fibroblasts to CAFs in the TME, further promoting CRC metastasis [113]. This evidence concerns the gene THSD4 and colorectal carcinoma.