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Endocrine Reviews, doi:10.1210/edrv-8-3-338
Endocrine Reviews 8 (3): 338-362
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The Endocrinology and Developmental Biology of the Prostate*

GERALD R. CUNHA, ANNEMARIE A. DONJACOUR, PAUL S. COOKE, HSARRON MEE, ROBERT M. BIGSBY, STEPHEN J. HIGGINS and YOSHIKI SUGIMURA

Anatomy Department and the Center for Reproductive Endocrinology, University of California San Francisco, California 94143
Cancer Research Laboratory University of California, Berkeley California 94720
Department of Veterinary Biosciences, University of Illinois Urbana, Illinois 61801
Department of Urology University of California San Francisco, California 94143
Department of Biochemistry University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
Department of Urology Mie University, School of Medicine 2-174, Edobashi, Tsu City, Mie-Ken, 514, Japan

Correspondence: Address requests for reprints to: Dr. Gerald R. Cunha, Anatomy Department and the Center for Reproductive Endocrinology, UC San Francisco, Third and Parnassus, San Francisco, California 94143.

Abstract

I. Introduction: MALE accessory sex glands such as the prostate, seminal vesicle, and bulbourethral gland have served in various capacities as models for investigating the action of androgens in regulating epithelial growth, RNA and protein synthesis, and secretory activity. The most extensively studied gland of this group is the prostate. This gland is found exclusively in mammals and produces many components of semen such as fructose, zinc ions, and various proteins important for the formation of the copulatory plug in rodents. The impetus for investigating regulation of prostatic growth and function stems in part from the many pathological complications which affect this gland. The prostate is the site of various types of inflammatory and infectious conditions (1) as well as benign and malignant proliferative changes in aging males. Despite extensive research, little of the pathogenesis or natural history of these diseases has been elucidated (2). Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a disease in which the prostate resumes growth late in life, is the most common nonmalignant proliferative abnormality found in any internal organ (2). The incidence of BPH rises from 23% in men at 40 yr of age to 88% by the ninth decade (3). Adenocarcinoma of the prostate is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among men. Approximately 69 cases/100,000 men are diagnosed each year in the United States. It remains an intriguing paradox that malignant prostatic tumors are among the most prevalent neoplasms in men, while the seminal vesicles and bubulbourethral gland remain nearly immune to neoplastic change (<1 case of carcinoma of the seminal vesicle per year) (4).

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* This work has been supported by March of Dimes Grant 1-837 and NIH Grants HD-17491, AM-32157, HD-21919, CA-05388, HD-06701, and HD-06580.




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Critical Windows of Vulnerability for Effects of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin on Prostate and Seminal Vesicle Development in C57BL/6 Mice
Toxicol. Sci., September 1, 2002; 69(1): 202 - 209.
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Cancer Res.Home page
J. Huang, W. C. Powell, A. C. Khodavirdi, J. Wu, T. Makita, R. D. Cardiff, M. B. Cohen, H. M. Sucov, and P. Roy-Burman
Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Mice with Conditional Disruption of the Retinoid X Receptor{alpha} Allele in the Prostate Epithelium
Cancer Res., August 15, 2002; 62(16): 4812 - 4819.
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EndocrinologyHome page
M. V. Maffini, P. Geck, C. E. Powell, C. Sonnenschein, and A. M. Soto
Mechanism of Androgen Action on Cell Proliferation: AS3 Protein as a Mediator of Proliferative Arrest in the Rat Prostate
Endocrinology, July 1, 2002; 143(7): 2708 - 2714.
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JCBHome page
A. Tsujimura, Y. Koikawa, S. Salm, T. Takao, S. Coetzee, D. Moscatelli, E. Shapiro, H. Lepor, T.-T. Sun, and E. L. Wilson
Proximal location of mouse prostate epithelial stem cells: a model of prostatic homeostasis
J. Cell Biol., June 24, 2002; 157(7): 1257 - 1265.
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Toxicol SciHome page
B. G. Timms, R. E. Peterson, and F. S. vom Saal
2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Interacts with Endogenous Estradiol to Disrupt Prostate Gland Morphogenesis in Male Rat Fetuses
Toxicol. Sci., June 1, 2002; 67(2): 264 - 274.
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J AndrolHome page
C. Morrissey, A. Buser, J. Scolaro, J. O'Sullivan, A. Moquin, and M. Tenniswood
Changes in Hormone Sensitivity in the Ventral Prostate of Aging Sprague-Dawley Rats
J Androl, May 1, 2002; 23(3): 341 - 351.
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J. Nutr.Home page
C. A. Lamartiniere, M. S. Cotroneo, W. A. Fritz, J. Wang, R. Mentor-Marcel, and A. Elgavish
Genistein Chemoprevention: Timing and Mechanisms of Action in Murine Mammary and Prostate
J. Nutr., March 1, 2002; 132(3): 552S - 558.
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Toxicol PatholHome page
T. Suwa, A. Nyska, J. K. Haseman, J. F. Mahler, and R. R. Maronpot
Spontaneous Lesions in Control B6C3F1 Mice and Recommended Sectioning of Male Accessory Sex Organs
Toxicol Pathol, February 1, 2002; 30(2): 228 - 234.
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Cancer Res.Home page
H. Qi, C. Fillion, Y. Labrie, J. Grenier, A. Fournier, L. Berger, M. El-Alfy, and C. Labrie
AIbZIP, a Novel bZIP Gene Located on Chromosome 1q21.3 That Is Highly Expressed in Prostate Tumors and of Which the Expression Is Up-Regulated by Androgens in LNCaP Human Prostate Cancer Cells
Cancer Res., February 1, 2002; 62(3): 721 - 733.
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Cell Growth Differ.Home page
D. C. Whitacre, S. Chauhan, T. Davis, D. Gordon, A. E. Cress, and R. L. Miesfeld
Androgen Induction of in Vitro Prostate Cell Differentiation
Cell Growth Differ., January 1, 2002; 13(1): 1 - 11.
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EndocrinologyHome page
T. J. Ahonen, P. L. Harkonen, H. Rui, and M. T. Nevalainen
PRL Signal Transduction in the Epithelial Compartment of Rat Prostate Maintained as Long-Term Organ Cultures in Vitro
Endocrinology, January 1, 2002; 143(1): 228 - 238.
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Biol. Reprod.Home page
O. Putz, C. B. Schwartz, S. Kim, G. A. LeBlanc, R. L. Cooper, and G. S. Prins
Neonatal Low- and High-Dose Exposure to Estradiol Benzoate in the Male Rat: I. Effects on the Prostate Gland
Biol Reprod, November 1, 2001; 65(5): 1496 - 1505.
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Biol. Reprod.Home page
O. Putz, C. B. Schwartz, G. A. LeBlanc, R. L. Cooper, and G. S. Prins
Neonatal Low- and High-Dose Exposure to Estradiol Benzoate in the Male Rat: II. Effects on Male Puberty and the Reproductive Tract
Biol Reprod, November 1, 2001; 65(5): 1506 - 1517.
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Biol. Reprod.Home page
J. G. Ramos, J. Varayoud, C. Sonnenschein, A. M. Soto, M. Munoz de Toro, and E. H. Luque
Prenatal Exposure to Low Doses of Bisphenol A Alters the Periductal Stroma and Glandular Cell Function in the Rat Ventral Prostate
Biol Reprod, October 1, 2001; 65(4): 1271 - 1277.
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Cancer Res.Home page
J. Gao, J. T. Arnold, and J. T. Isaacs
Conversion from a Paracrine to an Autocrine Mechanism of Androgen-stimulated Growth during Malignant Transformation of Prostatic Epithelial Cells
Cancer Res., July 1, 2001; 61(13): 5038 - 5044.
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Mol. Endocrinol.Home page
D. Waltregny, I. Leav, S. Signoretti, P. Soung, D. Lin, F. Merk, J. Y. Adams, N. Bhattacharya, N. Cirenei, and M. Loda
Androgen-Driven Prostate Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Differentiation in Vivo Involve the Regulation of p27
Mol. Endocrinol., May 1, 2001; 15(5): 765 - 782.
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Pharmacol. Rev.Home page
S. C. Dixon, K. B. Knopf, and W. D. Figg
The Control of Prostate-Specific Antigen Expression and Gene Regulation by Pharmacological Agents
Pharmacol. Rev., March 1, 2001; 53(1): 73 - 92.
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Mol. Endocrinol.Home page
Z. M. Lei, S. Mishra, W. Zou, B. Xu, M. Foltz, X. Li, and Ch. V. Rao
Targeted Disruption of Luteinizing Hormone/Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Receptor Gene
Mol. Endocrinol., January 1, 2001; 15(1): 184 - 200.
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Am. J. Pathol.Home page
S. Signoretti, D. Waltregny, J. Dilks, B. Isaac, D. Lin, L. Garraway, A. Yang, R. Montironi, F. McKeon, and M. Loda
p63 Is a Prostate Basal Cell Marker and Is Required for Prostate Development
Am. J. Pathol., December 1, 2000; 157(6): 1769 - 1775.
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J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.Home page
A. Colao, P. Marzullo, S. Spiezia, A. Giaccio, D. Ferone, G. Cerbone, A. Di Sarno, and G. Lombardi
Effect of Two Years of Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Suppression on Prostate Diseases in Acromegalic Patients
J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., October 1, 2000; 85(10): 3754 - 3761.
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Genes Dev.Home page
C. Abate-Shen and M. M. Shen
Molecular genetics of prostate cancer
Genes & Dev., October 1, 2000; 14(19): 2410 - 2434.
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JNCI J Natl Cancer InstHome page
G. T. G. Chang, M. Steenbeek, E. Schippers, L. J. Blok, W. M. van Weerden, D. C. J. G. van Alewijk, B. H. J. Eussen, G. J. van Steenbrugge, and A. O. Brinkmann
Characterization of a Zinc-Finger Protein and Its Association With Apoptosis in Prostate Cancer Cells
J Natl Cancer Inst, September 6, 2000; 92(17): 1414 - 1421.
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EndocrinologyHome page
R. A. Jarred, B. Cancilla, G. S. Prins, K. A. Thayer, G. R. Cunha, and G. P. Risbridger
Evidence That Estrogens Directly Alter Androgen-Regulated Prostate Development
Endocrinology, September 1, 2000; 141(9): 3471 - 3477.
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Cell Growth Differ.Home page
A. F. Fribourg, K. E. Knudsen, M. W. Strobeck, C. M. Lindhorst, and E. S. Knudsen
Differential Requirements for Ras and the Retinoblastoma Tumor Suppressor Protein in the Androgen Dependence of Prostatic Adenocarcinoma Cells
Cell Growth Differ., July 1, 2000; 11(7): 361 - 372.
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Toxicol SciHome page
M. K. Dienhart, R. J. Sommer, R. E. Peterson, A. N. Hirshfield, and E. K. Silbergeld
Gestational Exposure to 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Induces Developmental Defects in the Rat Vagina
Toxicol. Sci., July 1, 2000; 56(1): 141 - 149.
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Biol. Reprod.Home page
H. Ka, T. E. Spencer, G. A. Johnson, and F. W. Bazer
Keratinocyte Growth Factor: Expression by Endometrial Epithelia of the Porcine Uterus
Biol Reprod, June 1, 2000; 62(6): 1772 - 1778.
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Mol. Endocrinol.Home page
S. Lu, G. Jenster, and D. E. Epner
Androgen Induction of Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21 Gene: Role of Androgen Receptor and Transcription Factor Sp1 Complex
Mol. Endocrinol., May 1, 2000; 14(5): 753 - 760.
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EndocrinologyHome page
F. Gori, L. C. Hofbauer, C. A. Conover, and S. Khosla
Effects of Androgens on the Insulin-Like Growth Factor System in an Androgen-Responsive Human Osteoblastic Cell Line
Endocrinology, December 1, 1999; 140(12): 5579 - 5586.
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EndocrinologyHome page
R. M. Adam, J. G. Borer, B. J. Williams, J. A. Eastham, K. R. Loughlin, and M. R. Freeman
Amphiregulin Is Coordinately Expressed with Heparin-Binding Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Growth Factor in the Interstitial Smooth Muscle of the Human Prostate
Endocrinology, December 1, 1999; 140(12): 5866 - 5875.
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EndocrinologyHome page
T. J. Ahonen, P. L. Härkönen, J. Laine, H. Rui, P. M. Martikainen, and M. T. Nevalainen
Prolactin Is a Survival Factor for Androgen-Deprived Rat Dorsal and Lateral Prostate Epithelium in Organ Culture
Endocrinology, November 1, 1999; 140(11): 5412 - 5421.
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JNCI J Natl Cancer InstHome page
D. M. Sutkowski, R. L. Goode, J. Baniel, C. Teater, P. Cohen, A. M. McNulty, H. M. Hsiung, G. W. Becker, and B. L. Neubauer
Growth Regulation of Prostatic Stromal Cells by Prostate-Specific Antigen
J Natl Cancer Inst, October 6, 1999; 91(19): 1663 - 1669.
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Cancer Res.Home page
M. Dimitrijevic-Bussod, V. S. Balzaretti-Maggi, and D. M. Gadbois
Extracellular Matrix and Radiation G1 Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Fibroblasts
Cancer Res., October 1, 1999; 59(19): 4843 - 4847.
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Biol. Reprod.Home page
J. Singh and D. J. Handelsman
Imprinting by Neonatal Sex Steroids on the Structure and Function of the Mature Mouse Prostate
Biol Reprod, July 1, 1999; 61(1): 200 - 208.
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J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.Home page
A. Colao, P. Marzullo, S. Spiezia, D. Ferone, A. Giaccio, G. Cerbone, R. Pivonello, C. Di Somma, and G. Lombardi
Effect of Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-Like Growth Factor I on Prostate Diseases: An Ultrasonographic and Endocrine Study in Acromegaly, GH Deficiency, and Healthy Subjects
J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., June 1, 1999; 84(6): 1986 - 1991.
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Genes Dev.Home page
R. Bhatia-Gaur, A. A. Donjacour, P. J. Sciavolino, M. Kim, N. Desai, P. Young, C. R. Norton, T. Gridley, R. D. Cardiff, G. R. Cunha, et al.
Roles for Nkx3.1 in prostate development and cancer
Genes & Dev., April 15, 1999; 13(8): 966 - 977.
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Mol. Endocrinol.Home page
S. Lu, M. Liu, D. E. Epner, S. Y. Tsai, and M.-J. Tsai
Androgen Regulation of the Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21 Gene through an Androgen Response Element in the Proximal Promoter
Mol. Endocrinol., March 1, 1999; 13(3): 376 - 384.
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DevelopmentHome page
A. Thomson and G. Cunha
Prostatic growth and development are regulated by FGF10
Development, January 8, 1999; 126(16): 3693 - 3701.
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EndocrinologyHome page
W. Y. Chang, M. J. Wilson, L. Birch, and G. S. Prins
Neonatal Estrogen Stimulates Proliferation of Periductal Fibroblasts and Alters the Extracellular Matrix Composition in the Rat Prostate
Endocrinology, January 1, 1999; 140(1): 405 - 415.
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