-BCAT1 knockdown inhibits melanoma cell proliferation and reduces growth and colony formation in breast cancer-SLC7A5 inhibitor suppresses growth of prostate cancer cells-High-BCAA diets reduce breast cancer growth and lung metastasis, showing positive outcomes in advanced liver cirrhosis-Diet rich in BCAA stimulates the progression of pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia-BCAA supplementation increases event-free survival and reduces complications in hepatocellular carcinoma. The gene discussed is SLC7A5; the disease is prostate carcinoma.