α-KG	α-ketoglutarate
AMPK	AMP activated protein kinase
ATF4	activating transcription factor 4
BMSC	bone marrow-derived stromal cell
CAFs	cancer-associated fibroblasts
CD44v	CD44 variant
CD98hc	CD98 heavy chain
CLL	chronic lymphocytic leukemia
EAA	essential amino acids
GDH	glutamate dehydrogenase
HIF	hypoxia-inducible factor
GSH	glutathione
HNSCC	head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
MCT	monocarboxylate transporter
microRNA	miR
mTOR	the mammalian target of rapamycin
OXPHOS	oxidative phosphorylation
SSZ	sulfasalazine
TCA cycle	tricarboxylic acid cycle