The prostate: Development and physiology

Authors
Hayward, SW Cunha, GR
Citation
Sw. Hayward et Gr. Cunha, The prostate: Development and physiology, RAD CLIN NA, 38(1), 2000, pp. 1
Citations number
126
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00338389 → ACNP
Volume
38
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8389(200001)38:1<1:TPDAP>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The function of the prostate is to provide the bulk of the seminal fluid. G rowth and adult function of the prostate are controlled by androgens. Speci fic responses to androgenic signals are determined by the state of differen tiation of the gland. The responses are mediated by paracrine interactions between the stromal and epithelial tissues. Growth factors are believed to play a role in this interactive signaling.