| Literature DB >> 1726790 |
L W Chung1, M E Gleave, J T Hsieh, S J Hong, H E Zhau.
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A novel cell-cell recombination model was established to test the reciprocal mesenchymal (fibroblast)-epithelial interaction in the prostate gland. Both growth factors and ECM pathways were found to be actively engaged during cellular communications. The application of this cell-cell recombination concept to prostate cancer established a new human prostate cancer animal model in which the tumours actively secrete prostate specific antigen, a known human prostate cancer marker. This review explores the significance of mesenchymal-epithelial interaction in determining prostate hormonal responsiveness and prostate cell transformation and speculates on the potential roles of mesenchymal-epithelial interaction in prostate cancer growth and progression.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1726790
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Surv ISSN: 0261-2429