Studies in the Area of Cancer Reported from University of Alabama at Birmingham (Therapeutic targeting of voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1.7 for cancer metastasis).

A recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham explores the potential therapeutic targeting of the voltage-gated sodium channel NaV1.7 for cancer metastasis. The study examines the expression and function of NaV1.7 in various cancers and its impact on cell functions related to metastasis. While the precise mechanism is not yet clear, studies suggest a connection between NaV1.7 and proteins involved in multiple signaling pathways. Researchers have discovered inhibitors that can reduce cancer cell migration, invasion, and tumor growth, indicating the potential of NaV1.7 as a pharmacological target for attenuating cancer cell proliferation and metastasis. [Extracted from the article]