Figure 1. Convergence of pathways in melanoma leads to NF-κB activation and glycolysis.
The major pathways in melanoma, Braf mutation, Nras mutation, and PHIP mutation all potentially involve a superoxide/Akt/NF-κB pathway (reactive oxygen–driven pathway) to result in glycolysis, NF-κB activation, and ulceration through angiopoietin-2 expression.