The effects of aging on the molecular and cellular composition of the prostate microenvironment.
Advancing age is associated with substantial increases in the incidence rates of common diseases affecting the prostate gland including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate carcinoma. The prostate is comprised of a functional secretory epithelium, a basal epithelium, and a supporting stro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-09-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2931699?pdf=render |