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Genetic analysis of neuroendocrine tumor cells in prostatic carcinoma.
The Prostate - 15 Feb 2006
Sauer Christian G, Roemer Alexandra, Grobholz Rainer
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Neuroendocrine differentiated tumor cells can be found in the majority of prostatic adenocarcinomas. During antiandrogen or androgen-withdrawal therapy the neuroendocrine differentiation is often increased but its prognostic value is discussed controversially. The origin of neuroendocrine tumor cells is under discussion. While double staining experiments suggest a non-neoplastic pluripotent stem cell,...
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