Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Nanopodia - Thin, Fragile Membrane Projections with Roles in Cell Movement and Intercellular Interactions
Published on: April 3, 2014
TNF-alpha/NF-kappaB/Snail pathway in cancer cell migration and invasion
1Departments of Molecular and Biomedical Pharmacology, University of Kentucky School of Medicine, Lexington, 40506, USA.
Abstract:
Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) is an important inflammatory factor that acts as a master switch in establishing an intricate link between inflammation and cancer. A wide variety of evidence has pointed to a critical role of TNF-alpha in tumour proliferation, migration, invasion and angiogenesis. The function of TNF-alpha as a key regulator of the tumour microenvironment is well recognised. We will emphasise the contribution of TNF-alpha and the nuclear factor-kappaB pathway on tumour cell invasion and metastasis. Understanding the mechanisms underlying inflammation-mediated metastasis will reveal new therapeutic targets for cancer prevention and treatment.
Related Concept Videos
Cancer Cell Migration through Invadopodia
NF-κB-dependent Signaling Pathway
NF-κB-dependent Signaling Mechanism
The heterodimer of NF-κB...
Cell Migration
Cell Migration
TGF - β Signaling Pathway
Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway

