N-terminal domain of androgen receptor is a major therapeutic barrier and potential pharmacological target for treating castration resistant prostate cancer: a comprehensive review

Abstract excerpt

The incidence rate of prostate cancer (PCa) has risen by 3% per year from 2014 through 2019 in the United States. An estimated 34,700 people will die from PCa in 2023, corresponding to 95 deaths per day. Castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) is the leading cause of deaths among men with PCa. Androgen receptor (AR) plays a critical role in the development of CRPC. N-terminal domain (NTD) is the essential...