Neuroendocrine and immune mediators in prostate cancer progression.

doi:10.2741/a362

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Neuroendocrine and immune mediators in prostate cancer progression.

Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library - 15 Dec 1998

Hoosein N M

Abstract excerpt

Cytokines constitute a diverse group of intercellular signaling proteins that regulate local and systemic, immune and inflammatory responses as well as wound healing and hematopoiesis. The proliferation and maturation of cells of the immune system, both normal and malignant, is regulated by cytok...

Topics

Adaptation, Physiological
Bone Neoplasms
Cell Division
Cytokines
Disease Progression
Humans
Interleukin-1
Male
Neurosecretory Systems
Phenotype
Prostatic Neoplasms
Tumor Cells, Cultured
beta 2-Microglobulin

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