Analysis of NKX3.1 expression in prostate cancer tissues and correlation with clinicopathologic features

Aslan, GÜVEN; Irer, B; Tuna, EMİNE; Yorukoglu, KUTSAL; Saatcloglu, F; Celebi, İLHAN

doi:10.1016/j.prp.2005.11.007

Analysis of NKX3.1 expression in prostate cancer tissues and correlation with clinicopathologic features

Aslan G., Irer B., Tuna B., Yorukoglu K., Saatcloglu F., Celebi H.

PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, vol.202, no.2, pp.93-98, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 202 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.prp.2005.11.007
Journal Name: PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.93-98
Keywords: prostate, prostatic neoplasm, radical prostatectomy, homebox, gene expression, NKX3.1
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze NKX3.1 expression in tissue samples of benign prostate.hyperplasia (BPH) and in three different prostate cancer categories. The correlation of NKX3.1 expression with clinical and pathologic features of patients having undergone radical prostatectomy also was investigated.