CD36 and neoplasm: A comprehensive suite of in vitro experiments, encompassing EdU labeling, wound scratch assays, Transwell assays, and flow cytometry, were conducted to elucidate the regulatory role of CD36<sup>+</sup>CAF in two PTC cell lines, TPC1 and K1.<h4>Results</h4>A significant correlation was observed between high fibrosis density at the invasive front of the tumor and LNM.