| Literature DB >> 12099579 |
Matthew R Smith1, Philip W Kantoff.
Abstract
Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma (PPARgamma) is a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors. PPARgamma is expressed at high levels in adipose tissue and plays a central role in adipocyte differentiation. Recent studies have implicated PPARgamma in the pathogenesis of several human malignancies. Here we review the evidence that PPARgamma contributes to prostate carcinogenesis and the potential for PPARgamma as a novel therapeutic target for prostate cancer.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12099579 DOI: 10.1023/a:1015670126203
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Invest New Drugs ISSN: 0167-6997 Impact factor: 3.850