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This form of cancer is characterized by resistance to traditional therapies and an increased likelihood of metastasis. A major factor contributing to the pathogenesis of KIRC is the alteration of metabolic pathways. As kidney cancer is increasingly considered a metabolic disease, there is a growing need to understand the enzymes involved in the regulation of metabolism in tumorigenic cells. In this context, our research focused on glycine N-acyltransferase (GLYAT), an enzyme known to play a role in various metabolic diseases and cancer. Here, through a bioinformatic analysis of public databases, we performed a characterization of GLYAT expression levels in KIRC cases. Our goal is to evaluate whether GLYAT could serve as a compelling candidate for an in-depth study, given its pivotal role in metabolic regulation and previously established links to other malignancies. The analysis showed a marked decrease in GLYAT expression in all stages and grades of KIRC, regardless of mutation rates, suggesting an alternative mechanism of regulation along the tumor development. Additionally, we observed a hypomethylation in the GLYAT promoter region and a negative correlation between the expression of the GLYAT and the levels of cancer-associated fibroblasts. Finally, the data show a correlation between higher levels of GLYAT expression and better patient prognosis. 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