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Autonomic nerve development contributes to prostate cancer progression

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: In a significant translational study, Magnon et al. investigated the role that the autonomic nervous system plays in the development and spread of prostate cancer in both mice and human models. The study shows different roles for both branches of the autonomic nervous system, with the sympathetic system promoting early stages of tumorigenesis, and the parasympathetic system promoting cancer dissemination. This information could lead to important new foundations for treatment, therapies and management of prostate cancer.

Source: Asian Journal of Andrology

DOI: 10.1038/aja.2013.113

Authors: John Bauman, Kevin McVary

Institution: SIU Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response

Subfield: Cancer Research

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $711