Prominin-1 (CD133) Expression in the Prostate and Prostate Cancer: A Marker for Quiescent Stem Cells

Adv Exp Med Biol. 2013:777:167-84. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-5894-4_11.

Abstract

The origin and phenotype of stem cells in human prostate cancer remains a subject of much conjecture. In this scenario, CD133 has been successfully used as a stem cell marker in both normal prostate and prostate cancer. However, cancer stem cells have been identified without the use of this marker, opening up the possibility of a CD133 negative cancer stem cell. In this chapter, we review the current literature regarding prostate cancer stem cells, with specific reference to the expression of CD133 as a stem cell marker to identify and purify stem cells in normal prostate epithelium and prostate cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplastic Stem Cells* / metabolism
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / metabolism

Substances

  • Biomarkers