| Literature DB >> 27132577 |
Joseph P Alukal1, Herbert Lepor2.
Abstract
Male hormonal physiology plays an important role in the function and development of the prostate. Moreover, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer, two common and bothersome conditions of the prostate, are also influenced by hormonal activity. This article reviews the existing data regarding these complex relationships.Entities:
Keywords: Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Dihydrotestosterone; Prostate cancer; Sexual development; Testosterone deficiency
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27132577 DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2016.01.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urol Clin North Am ISSN: 0094-0143 Impact factor: 2.241