Leptin Regulates Proliferation and Apoptosis in Human Prostate

This paper aimed to evaluate the leptin role on the cellular proliferation and the expression of fibroblast growth factor 2, aromatase enzyme, and apoptotic genes in the human prostate tissue. Methods. Fifteen samples of hyperplasic prostate tissue were divided in four symmetric parts maintained in...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Leze, Jorge Luiz Alves-Pereira, Sicilia Colli, Fernanda Silveira Cavalcante, Francisco José Sampaio, Cristiane da Fonte Ramos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/842301