Hormone whodunit: clues for solving the case of intratumor androgen production

Clin Cancer Res. 2014 Nov 1;20(21):5343-5. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-14-1188. Epub 2014 Aug 18.

Abstract

One of the key mechanisms by which prostate cancer cells evade hormone therapy is through intratumor testosterone production. New evidence points toward androstenedione as a potential precursor of intratumor androgen production and furthers nomination of AKR1C3 as a therapeutic target in advanced disease.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Androgens / metabolism*
  • Androstenedione / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / metabolism*

Substances

  • Androgens
  • Androstenedione