Profiling influences of senescent and aged fibroblasts on prostate carcinogenesis

Br J Cancer. 2008 Jan 29;98(2):245-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6604087. Epub 2008 Jan 8.

Abstract

Experimental evidence suggests that ageing-associated alterations in the tissue microenvironment act to promote prostate carcinogenesis. In this review, we survey the cellular state of senescence, review its causes, and describe associations with ageing and cancer. We further discuss senescent stromal gene expression changes, which may mediate these effects, and that may serve as therapeutic targets.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / genetics*
  • Aging / pathology
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Carcinoma / genetics*
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Cellular Senescence / genetics*
  • Cellular Senescence / physiology
  • Fibroblasts / metabolism*
  • Fibroblasts / pathology
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Biological
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology