Journal
CELLS
Volume 7, Issue 9, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/cells7090122
Keywords
prostate; cancer; androgen; castration; inflammation; NF-kappa B; cytokines; protein kinase C; signaling; clinical
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- Belgian Foundation against Cancer [FAF-F/2016/812]
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Prostate cancer is a highly prevalent form of cancer that is usually slow-developing and benign. Due to its high prevalence, it is, however, still the second most common cause of death by cancer in men in the West. The higher prevalence of prostate cancer in the West might be due to elevated inflammation from metabolic syndrome or associated comorbidities. NF-kappa B activation and many other signals associated with inflammation are known to contribute to prostate cancer malignancy. Inflammatory signals have also been associated with the development of castration resistance and resistance against other androgen depletion strategies, which is a major therapeutic challenge. Here, we review the role of inflammation and its link with androgen signaling in prostate cancer. We further describe the role of NF-kappa in prostate cancer cell survival and proliferation, major NF-kappa B signaling pathways in prostate cancer, and the crosstalk between NF-kappa B and androgen receptor signaling. Several NF-kappa B-induced risk factors in prostate cancer and their potential for therapeutic targeting in the clinic are described. A better understanding of the inflammatory mechanisms that control the development of prostate cancer and resistance to androgen-deprivation therapy will eventually lead to novel treatment options for patients.
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