The receptor for TWEAK, fibroblast growth factor-inducible 14 (Fn14), is a member of the TNF superfamily of receptors thought to be involved in cell growth, adhesion and migration (1). Its expression is regulated by a number of different growth factors (1,2). Elevated expression is also seen in some cancers including hepatocellular carcinomas (3), glioblastomas (4), and pancreatic cancer (5). The receptor contains a binding site for members of the TNFR-associated factor (TRAF) family that promotes the activation of NF-κB (1,6). Recent studies have suggeted some therapeutic potential of TWEAK and its receptor signaling in regards to autoimmunity and cancer treatment (7-9). |