Prostate Cancer

Scientists at University of North Carolina publish research in prostate cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, June 23rd, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "Melanoma antigen gene protein-A11 (MAGE-11) of the MAGE family of cancer germ-line antigens increases androgen receptor (AR) transcriptional activity through its interaction with the AR NH2-terminal FXXLF motif. The present study investigated the regulatory mechanisms that control MAGE-11 expression during androgen deprivation therapy and prostate cancer progression."

"Studies include the CWR22 xenograft model of human prostate cancer, clinical specimens of benign and malignant prostate, and prostate cancer cell lines. MAGE-11 mRNA levels increased 100- to 1,500-fold during androgen deprivation therapy and prostate cancer...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-23)

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