| Literature DB >> 19050689 |
Sachin Agrawal1, Krishnaji P Patil, William D Dunsmuir.
Abstract
Predicting treatment responses in advanced prostate cancer (PCa) currently centres on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) kinetics and on being able to visualize measurable changes in imaging modalities. New molecular markers have emerged as potential diagnostic and prognostic indicators; these were summarized in Part I of this review in the Asian Journal of Andrology. A number of molecular markers are now being used to enhance PCa imaging and staging. However, management options for advanced and hormone-resistant PCa (HRPC) are limited and additional therapeutic options are needed. Molecular markers have been proposed as potential therapeutic targets using gene therapy and immunomodulation. Additionally, markers identified in early PCa and precursor lesions may offer novel targets for chemoprevention and vaccine development. This review summarizes the current advances regarding the roles of these markers in the management of PCa.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19050689 PMCID: PMC3735215 DOI: 10.1038/aja.2008.23
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Asian J Androl ISSN: 1008-682X Impact factor: 3.285