2017
PSA screening for prostate cancer
Abstract: Screening of prostate cancer with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a highly controversial issue. One part of the controversy is due to the confusion between population screening and early diagnosis, another derives from problems related to the quality of existing screening studies, the results of radical curative treatment for low grade tumors and the complications resulting from treatments that affect the patient's quality of life.Our review aimed to critically analyze the current recommendations for PSA te…
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“…In contrast, the binding to the endothelin B receptor ETBR results in its clearance and cellular apoptosis. In accordance, Nelson, et al reported a downregulation in aggressive variants of prostate cancers (PCa) [5]. Such down-regulation of ETBR is based on promotor methylation [3].…”
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