The value of immunohistochemical research on PCNA, p53 and heat shock proteins in prostate cancer management: a review

Published: 30 June 2009
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This review addresses the significance of the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), p53 and some heat shock proteins (Hsps) in prostate carcinoma (PC). In fact, PCNA and p53 are two widely discussed tools in PC diagnosis, mainly because of the controversy regarding the significance of their expression during prostate cancer development and progression. At the same time, only few studies have shown the potential role of Hsps in carcinogenesis and their overexpression in pre-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions of the prostate.We briefly describe the physiological roles of Hsps in normal cells, and the significance of their immunohistochemical detection in PC as well as in pre-cancerous lesions of the prostate.We will also discuss the possible functional interactions of these molecules in both dysplastic and neoplastic cells.

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Cappello, F., Ribbene, A., Campanella, C., Czarnecka, A., Anzalone, R., & Bucchieri, F. (2009). The value of immunohistochemical research on PCNA, p53 and heat shock proteins in prostate cancer management: a review. European Journal of Histochemistry, 50(1), 25–34. https://doi.org/10.4081/972