Abstract
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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 91-121 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| Journal | Cancer surveys |
| Volume | 11 |
| State | Published - 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research