Leptin and prostate cancer
- VernacularTitle:瘦素与前列腺癌
- Author:
Jiemei YE
;
Jie ZHOU
;
Jing LENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
leptin;
prostate cancer;
progression
- From:
Basic & Clinical Medicine
2006;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Leptin,a pleiotrophic hormone mainly synthesized by adipocytes,is an important signaling molecule in energy regulation and food intake.Recent studies have shown that Certain cancers are associated with leptin.This article reviews leptin's pathophysiological role in prostate cancer progression.
