摘要: Cancer is the second most common cause of death in western countries. It therefore fundamental importance to improve treatment patients with malignant tumors. This goal can only be achieved if we get closer insight various mechanisms leading tumor formation. Significant progress understanding carcinogenesis has been made during last couple years. Ion channels contribute regulation cell proliferation which initially shown for K+ channels. Meanwhile, other ion such as Cl-, Na+ and Ca2+ seem influence cellular function like growth, migration invasion. In addition, cation transient receptor potential (TRP) superfamily are implicated cancer Most recent data concerning TRP vanilloid (TRPV) type 6, melastatin (TRPM) 1 8 their relevance human types will highlighted this review. Furthermore, channel structure discussed light possible prognostic markers targets drug discovery.