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Nuclear Estrogen Receptors in Prostate Cancer: From Genes to Function

Silvia Belluti1, Carol Imbriano1, Livio Casarini2

  • 1Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy.

Cancers
|September 28, 2023
PubMed

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Estrogen receptors ERα and ERβ play key roles in prostate cancer. Understanding their mechanisms and developing targeted therapies are crucial for improving treatment efficacy and overcoming resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Estrogens are vital steroid hormones regulating development, metabolism, and reproduction.
  • Estrogen receptors (ERα and ERβ) mediate genomic and non-genomic actions, with dysregulation implicated in pathologies.
  • A membrane estrogen G-protein-coupled receptor adds complexity to estrogen signaling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of ERα and ERβ mechanisms in prostate cancer.
  • To explore emerging therapeutic strategies targeting these receptors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on estrogen receptor signaling in prostate cancer.
  • Analysis of recent advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapy combinations.

Main Results:

  • ERα and ERβ exhibit distinct mechanisms and opposing effects in prostate cancer.
  • New molecules targeting estrogen receptors show promise when combined with immunotherapy.
  • Resistance to therapies remains a significant challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Further research into ERα and ERβ actions is essential for prostate cancer treatment.
  • Overcoming therapeutic resistance is a critical future direction.
  • Targeted therapies combined with immunotherapy represent a promising avenue for improved patient outcomes.
Keywords:
alternative splicingcancer transcript variantsestrogen receptorsestrogen-receptor-targeting drugsestrogensgene regulationprostate cancer

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