Abstract
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common histological subtype of oral cancer and has a high rate of metastasis and poor survival for patients. The most common form of treatment for OSCC is surgical removal and, in more advanced stages, radiochemotherapeutic protocols may be indicated. The fatty acid synthase enzyme (FASN - fatty acid synthase, EC 2.3.1.85) is responsible for…