Measurements of complement factor H-related protein (BTA-TRAK (TM) assay) and nuclear matrix protein (NMP22 assay) - Useful diagnostic tools in the diagnosis of urinary bladder cancer? [PDF]
, 2003 Between 1997 and 2000 we investigated in a prospective study the voided urine samples of all consecutive patients undergoing cystoscopy independent from their clinical background (n=705) with the BTA-TRAK(TM) assay (Bard Diagnostics, Redmont, USA ...
Hofmann, Karin +8 more
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Gut microbiome: a novel preventive and therapeutic target for prostatic disease
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyThe human gut microbiome (GM) impacts various physiological processes and can lead to pathological conditions and even carcinogenesis if homeostasis is disrupted. Recent studies have indicated a connection between the GM and prostatic disease.
Hongliang Cao +10 more
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The diagnostic importance of biomarkers of angio-genesis and inflammation at patients with prostate diseases [PDF]
Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал, 2016 Purpose: to establish the nature of change of the maintenance of PSA and markers of angiogenesis and inflammation in blood serum at patients with prostate diseases. Material and Methods.
Popkov V.M. +3 more
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Differential expression of 5-alpha reductase isozymes in the prostate and its clinical implications
Asian Journal of Andrology, 2014 The development of human benign or malignant prostatic diseases is closely associated with androgens, primarily testosterone (T) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). T is converted to DHT by 5-alpha reductase (5-AR) isozymes.
Kai Wang +4 more
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microRNA. Diagnostic Perspective [PDF]
, 2015 Biomarkers are biological measures of a biological state. An ideal marker should be safe and easy to measure, cost efficient, modifiable with treatment, and consistent across gender and ethnic groups. To date, none of the available biomarkers satisfy all
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The research progress on multi-omics analysis biomarkers of benign prostatic hyperplasia [PDF]
Yixue xinzhi zazhiBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common benign diseases among the ageing male population with increasing prevalence, which can cause lower urinary tract symptoms and seriously affect the quality of life of patients.
QIAN Xinhang +6 more
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High frequency of JCV DNA detection in prostate cancer tissues [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer (PC) represents the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men. Exposure to infectious agents has been considered to induce prostatic inflammation and cancerous transformation.
Anzivino, Elena +7 more
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A hospital-based study of prostate biopsy results in Indian males
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareIntroduction: The prostate is a gland belonging to the male reproductive system. Aging results in the dysfunction of the prostate that may present as inflammation, enlargement, and cancer.
Mohd Khalid +5 more
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ABC of sexually transmitted infections - Main presentations of sexually transmitted infections in men [PDF]
, 2004 This article is adapted from the fifth edition of the ABC ofSexually Transmitted Diseases, which is published by BMJBooks (www.bmjbooks.com).Some sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhoea and chlamydial infection, have different presentations ...
Richens, J
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Investigating prostate cancer tumour-stroma interactions - clinical and biological insights from an evolutionary game [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND: Tumours are made up of a mixed population of different types of cells that include normal structures as well as ones associated with the malignancy, and there are multiple interactions between the malignant cells and the local ...
Alexander R. A. Anderson +5 more
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