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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-8-3
pubmed:abstractText
Overexpression of amplified genes is often associated with the acquisition of resistance to cancer therapeutic agents in vitro. We have identified a similar molecular mechanism in vivo for endocrine treatment failure in human prostate cancer which involves amplification of the androgen receptor (AR) gene. Comparative genomic hybridization shows that amplification of the Xq11-q13 region (the location), is common in tumours recurring during androgen deprivation therapy. We found high-level AR amplification in seven of 23 (30%) recurrent tumours, but in none of the specimens taken from the same patients prior to therapy. Our results suggest that AR amplification emerges during androgen deprivation therapy by facilitating tumour cell growth in low androgen concentrations.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1061-4036
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
9
pubmed:geneSymbol
AR
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
401-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
In vivo amplification of the androgen receptor gene and progression of human prostate cancer.
pubmed:affiliation
Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, Tampere University Hospital, Finland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't