We created a signature of 13 DSP-associated genes (POU4F1, KIF7, DPP7, NECAB2, MAP2, ASB6, TFAP2C, ZNF160, JDP2, FAM219B, GDI1, GPC1, and SLC35G2) and found that it can predict OS in patients with CRC. Here, DPP7 is linked to colorectal carcinoma.