Cilia and cancer

Cilia are tiny hair-like structures on the surface of some cells that help move fluids, particles, or even cells. In cancer, abnormal cell growth can affect cilia, either destroying them or causing them to malfunction, which impacts normal cell signaling and movement. This disruption may contribute to tumor development and spread by interfering with how cells communicate and regulate growth. Researchers are studying cilia’s role in cancer to better understand its progression and explore potential treatments that restore or target their function.