Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2023, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (3): 457-462.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2023.03.015

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Mechanism of periprostatic adipose tissue affecting the development of prostate cancer

Xiong Tianyu1, Niu Yinong2*   

  1. 1.Department of Urology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020,China; 2.Department of Urology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038,China
  • Received:2023-02-14 Online:2023-06-21 Published:2023-06-08
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (82170783).

Abstract: Periprostatic adipose tissue (PPAT), the special fat tissue surrounding the prostate gland, has unique characteristics in biological processes such as metabolism and inflammation. PPAT is closely related to the development and progression of prostate cancer. Imaging features of PPAT including PPAT thickness and volume may provide reference for the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of prostate cancer. There are active interactions between PPAT and prostate cancer cells, which may influence prostate cancer development by several molecular pathways. The research on PPAT promotes our knowledge in the occurrence mechanism of prostate cancer, which is helpful to find new therapeutic approaches. 

Key words: adipose tissue, prostate cancer, imaging, metabolism, inflammation

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