CALB2 and colorectal cancer: <h4>Background</h4>Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, characterized by a highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) that facilitates immune evasion and tumor progression.<h4>Methods</h4>Integrated analysis of TCGA and GEO datasets was performed to evaluate CALB2 expression and its prognostic significance in CRC.