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The majority of breast cancers belong to the estrogen receptor (ER)-positive luminal subtype that can be effectively treated with antiestrogen therapies. However, a significant portion of such malignancies become hormone-refractory and incurable. Cancer cells often uptake more cystines to increase glutathione (GSH) biosynthesis and reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby preventing ROS-induced ferroptosis and leading to therapeutic resistance. However, few molecules of these processes are targetable for cancer therapy. However, few therapeutic targets have been established that target these processes. Here, we report that the gene for SLC7A13, a member of the SLC7A13-SLC3A1 cystine transporter, was amplified and overexpressed in 19.7% and 49.7% of breast cancers, respectively. SLC7A13 amplification and overexpression were associated with worse overall survival and disease-free survival in patients with luminal breast cancer. 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