title: NF-kappaB signaling in neurite growth and neuronal survival.
abstract: The nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB) transcription factor system plays multiple roles in the function of the nervous system during development and postnatal physiology. In the developing nervous system, neurite outgrowth could be regulated by both canonical and alternative NF-kappaB signaling pathways. The degree and site of NF-kappaB activation could promote or inhibit neuronal survival in a complex, signal and subunit-dependent manner. The significance and mechanistic basis of some of NF-kappaB activity in neurons have remained controversial. We discuss our current understanding and recent findings with regard to the roles of NF-kappaB in the neurite outgrowth and neuronal survival, and how NF-kappaB activation is associated with the pathophysiology of ischemic/ traumatic injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, National University ofSingapore, 8 Medical Drive, Singapore 117597.
authors.forename: Felicia Yu Hsuan
authors.initials: FY
authors.lastname: Teng
authors.forename: Bor Luen
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Tang
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D016328:NF-kappa B / Q000378:metabolism*; D020932:Nerve Growth Factor / Q000494:pharmacology; D009420:Nervous System / Q000166:cytology* / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D016501:Neurites / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D009474:Neurons / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D016328:NF-kappa B; D020932:Nerve Growth Factor