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Supraphysiological androgen levels induce cellular senescence in human prostate cancer cells through the Src-Akt pathway
12 Sept 2014
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second leading cause of cancer mortality of men in Western countries. The androgen receptor (AR) and AR-agonists (androgens) are required for the development and progression of the normal prostate as well as PCa. However, it is discussed that in addition to their tumor promoting activity, androgens may also exhibit tumor suppressive effects. A biphasic growth response to...
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