Fatty acids and prostate cancer: current status and future challenges

Authors
Pandian, SS Eremin, OE McClinton, S Wahle, KWJ Heys, SD
Citation
Ss. Pandian et al., Fatty acids and prostate cancer: current status and future challenges, J ROY COL S, 44(6), 1999, pp. 352-361
Citations number
76
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH
ISSN journal
00358835 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
352 - 361
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-8835(199912)44:6<352:FAAPCC>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
In this article the basic biology and function of fatty acids (FAs) will be reviewed. The literature relating to FAs and prostate cancer will be evalu ated and possible mechanisms for the mode of action of FAs in the carcinoge nesis and progression of prostate cancer will be discussed. In addition, th e potential role for specific FAs in the treatment and prevention of prosta te cancer will be assessed.