The expression of BNIP3, SLC38A5, CKMT2, CXCL11, SLC5A3, S100A3, and PGM1 genes was verified in osteosarcoma cells (Saos-2 and 143B) and normal osteoblasts (hFOB1.19). The gene discussed is SLC5A3; the disease is osteosarcoma.