TRPM8 ion channels differentially modulate proliferation and cell cycle distribution of normal and cancer prostate cells.

Overexpression of the cation-permeable channel TRPM8 in prostate cancers might represent a novel opportunity for their treatment. Inhibitors of TRPM8 reduce the growth of prostate cancer cells. We have used two recently described and highly specific blockers, AMTB and JNJ41876666, and RNAi to determ...

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Main Authors: María Ll Valero, Fernanda Mello de Queiroz, Walter Stühmer, Félix Viana, Luis A Pardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3522609?pdf=render