“…S-acylation of the neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR-1), a key mediator in breast, pancreas, prostate, colon and lung cancers, is essential for its localization and efficient signaling (Heakal et al, 2011). The induction of apoptosis is an efficient way to stop tumor development, many proteins involved in apoptosis are S-acylated including FasL (Fas Ligand; Guardiola-Serrano et al, 2010), FasR (Fas receptor; Chakrabandhu et al, 2007), DR4 (a receptor of the tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand; Rossin et al, 2009), DCC (deleted in colorectal cancer; Furne et al, 2006), UNC5H (Maisse et al, 2008) and BAX (BCL-2-associated X) (Fröhlich et al, 2014). The spread of cancer cells from their original site to other parts of the body is through metastasis.…”