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Yu XD, Yan SS, Liu RJ, Zhang YS. Apparent differences in prostate zones: susceptibility to prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis. Int Urol Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s11255-024-04012-w. [PMID: 38528290 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-04012-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Men are inevitably plagued by prostate disease throughout their lives. However, the understanding of the pathogenesis of prostate diseases is still limited. In the 1960s, McNeal proposed the theory of prostate zones: the prostate was divided into three main zones: transition zone, central zone, and peripheral zone. Over the past 50 years, significant differences between different prostate zones have been gradually revealed. We summarized the most significant differences in different zones of the prostate. For the first time, we proposed the "apparent difference in prostate zones" concept. This new concept has been proposed to understand the different zones of the prostate better. It also provided new ideas for exploring the susceptibility of lesions in different prostate zones. Despite the reported differences between zones, the treatment of prostate-related diseases remains partition agnostic. Therefore, we also discussed the clinical significance of the "apparent difference in the prostate zone" and emphasized the necessity of prostate zones.
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- Xu-Dong Yu
- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Beijing Tumour Minimally Invasive Medical Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Tumour Minimally Invasive Medical Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Beijing, China.
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Zeng Z, Tian J, Ren Z, Yang Y, Gong Q, Sun R, Zhang X, Liu W, Chen C. Digital droplet immunoassay based on a microfluidic chip with magnetic beads for the detection of prostate-specific antigen. J Sep Sci 2023; 46:e2300471. [PMID: 37905470 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Sensitive biomarker detection techniques are beneficial for both disease diagnosis and postoperative examinations. In this study, we report an integrated microfluidic chip designed for the immunodetection of prostate-specific antigens (PSAs). The microfluidic chip is based on the three-dimensional structure of quartz capillaries. The outlet channel extends to 1.8 cm, effectively facilitating the generation of uniform droplets ranging in size from 3 to 50 μm. Furthermore, we successfully immobilized the captured antibodies onto the surface of magnetic beads using an activator, and we constructed an immunosandwich complex by employing biotinylated antibodies. A key feature of this microfluidic chip is its integration of microfluidic droplet technology advantages, such as high-throughput parallelism, enzymatic signal amplification, and small droplet size. This integration results in an exceptionally sensitive PSA detection capability, with the detection limit reduced to 7.00 ± 0.62 pg/mL.
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- Zhaokui Zeng
- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hunan Cancer Hospital/The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Zaochen Nanorobot Co.Ltd, Liuyang, China
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- Hunan Zaochen Nanorobot Co.Ltd, Liuyang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Pan JF, Su R, Cao JZ, Zhao ZY, Ren DW, Ye SZ, Huang RD, Tao ZL, Yu CL, Jiang JH, Ma Q. Modified Predictive Model and Nomogram by Incorporating Prebiopsy Biparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Clinical Indicators for Prostate Biopsy Decision Making. Front Oncol 2021; 11:740868. [PMID: 34589437 PMCID: PMC8473816 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.740868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the value of combining bpMRI and clinical indicators in the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa), and developing a prediction model and Nomogram to guide clinical decision-making. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 530 patients who underwent prostate biopsy due to elevated serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels and/or suspicious digital rectal examination (DRE). Enrolled patients were randomly assigned to the training group (n = 371, 70%) and validation group (n = 159, 30%). All patients underwent prostate bpMRI examination, and T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) sequences were collected before biopsy and were scored, which were respectively named T2WI score and DWI score according to Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 (PI-RADS v.2) scoring protocol, and then PI-RADS scoring was performed. We defined a new bpMRI-based parameter named Total score (Total score = T2WI score + DWI score). PI-RADS score and Total score were separately included in the multivariate analysis of the training group to determine independent predictors for csPCa and establish prediction models. Then, prediction models and clinical indicators were compared by analyzing the area under the curve (AUC) and decision curves. A Nomogram for predicting csPCa was established using data from the training group. Results In the training group, 160 (43.1%) patients had prostate cancer (PCa), including 128 (34.5%) with csPCa. Multivariate regression analysis showed that the PI-RADS score, Total score, f/tPSA, and PSA density (PSAD) were independent predictors of csPCa. The prediction model that was defined by Total score, f/tPSA, and PSAD had the highest discriminatory power of csPCa (AUC = 0.931), and the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were 85.1% and 87.5%, respectively. Decision curve analysis (DCA) showed that the prediction model achieved an optimal overall net benefit in both the training group and the validation group. In addition, the Nomogram predicted csPCa revealed good estimation when compared with clinical indicators. Conclusion The prediction model and Nomogram based on bpMRI and clinical indicators exhibit a satisfactory predictive value and improved risk stratification for csPCa, which could be used for clinical biopsy decision-making.
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- Jin-Feng Pan
- Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Comprehensive Urogenital Cancer Center, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Comprehensive Urogenital Cancer Center, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Department of Urology, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Urological Disease, Ningbo, China
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- Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Comprehensive Urogenital Cancer Center, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Radiology, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Radiology, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Urological Disease, Ningbo, China.,Translational Research Laboratory for Urology, the Key Laboratory of Ningbo City, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Comprehensive Urogenital Cancer Center, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Comprehensive Urogenital Cancer Center, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Urological Disease, Ningbo, China.,Translational Research Laboratory for Urology, the Key Laboratory of Ningbo City, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Urology, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Urological Disease, Ningbo, China
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- Comprehensive Urogenital Cancer Center, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Department of Urology, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Urological Disease, Ningbo, China.,Translational Research Laboratory for Urology, the Key Laboratory of Ningbo City, Ningbo First Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Jiang S, Huang Z, Liu B, Chen Z, Xu Y, Zheng W, Wen Y, Li M. MRI-Based Nomogram of Prostate Maximum Sectional Area and Its Zone Area for Prediction of Prostate Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:708730. [PMID: 34568034 PMCID: PMC8458948 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.708730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Objective To reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies, we designed a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based nomogram prediction model of prostate maximum sectional area (PA) and investigated its zone area for diagnosing prostate cancer (PCa). Methods MRI was administered to 691 consecutive patients before prostate biopsies from January 2012 to January 2020. PA, central gland sectional area (CGA), and peripheral zone sectional area (PZA) were measured on axial T2-weighted prostate MRI. Multivariate logistic regression analysis and area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were performed to evaluate and integrate the predictors of PCa. Based on multivariate logistic regression coefficients after excluding combinations of collinear variables, three models and nomograms were generated and intercompared by Delong test, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA). Results The positive rate of PCa was 46.74% (323/691). Multivariate analysis revealed that age, PSA, MRI, transCGA, coroPZA, transPA, and transPAI (transverse PZA-to-CGA ratio) were independent predictors of PCa. Compared with no PCa patients, transCGA (AUC = 0.801) was significantly lower and transPAI (AUC = 0.749) was significantly higher in PCa patients. Both of them have a significantly higher AUC than PSA (AUC = 0.714) and PV (AUC = 0.725). Our best predictive model included the factors age, PSA, MRI, transCGA, and coroPZA with the AUC of 0.918 for predicting PCa status. Based on this predictive model, a novel nomogram for predicting PCa was conducted and internally validated (C-index = 0.913). Conclusions We found the potential clinical utility of transCGA and transPAI in predicting PCa. Then, we firstly built the nomogram based on PA and its zone area to evaluate its diagnostic efficacy for PCa, which could reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies.
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- Shaoqin Jiang
- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military University, Shanghai, China.,Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Guo ZF, Yang F, Lu XW, Wu JW, He C, Han CH. Significance of the prostate central gland and total gland volume ratio in the diagnosis of prostate cancer patients in the prostate specific antigen grey zone. J Int Med Res 2021; 49:3000605211019879. [PMID: 34308690 PMCID: PMC8320581 DOI: 10.1177/03000605211019879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective To explore the significance of the prostate central gland to total gland volume ratio (PVc/PV) in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) in patients with prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in the grey zone (4–10 ng/ml). Methods This retrospective study enrolled patients that had undergone prostate biopsy. The volume of the prostate and the central prostate gland were measured. The differences in PSA, the ratio of free to total PSA (f/tPSA), PSA density (PSAD) and PVc/PV between the PCa and non-PCa groups were compared. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis for PCa and clinically significant PCa (csPCa) diagnosis were calculated according to PSA (reference), f/tPSA, PSAD and PVc/PV. Results This study enrolled 136 patients. There was no significant difference in PSA and f/tPSA between the PCa and non-PCa groups, while there were significant differences in PSAD and PVc/PV. The area under the curve values of PVc/PV for PCa or csPCa diagnosis were 0.876 and 0.933, respectively; and for PSAD, they were 0.705 and 0.790, respectively. These were significantly different compared with the PSA curve, whereas f/tPSA showed no significant difference from the PSA curve. Conclusion PVc/PV could be a predictor of PCa when PSA is between 4–10 ng/ml.
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- Zhui-Feng Guo
- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.,Department of Urology, Minhang Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University/Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Minhang Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University/Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Minhang Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University/Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Minhang Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University/Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Minhang Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University/Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.,Department of Urology, 159434Xuzhou Central Hospital, 159434Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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Young S, Gasparetto A, Jalaeian H, Golzarian J. Biomarkers in the setting of benign prostatic hyperplasia-induced lower urinary tract symptoms: what an interventional radiologist needs to know. Br J Radiol 2020; 93:20200484. [PMID: 32706988 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20200484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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With increasing evidence to support prostate artery embolization (PAE) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-induced lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), Interventional Radiologists have begun to play an important role in the management of these patients. One area of knowledge needed when developing a PAE practice is knowledge of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and other biomarkers utilized to detect prostate cancer in this population and what role they should play in the work up and follow-up of patients presenting with presumed BPH-induced LUTS. Furthermore, understanding how to evaluate presumed BPH-induced LUTS and stratify the risk of prostate cancer is an important skill to develop. The goal of this review is to provide Interventional Radiologists who have begun or aim to begin a PAE practice with the information they need to know regarding PSA levels and prostate cancer risk stratification for this patient population.
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- Shamar Young
- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota. 420 Delaware ST SE MMC 292, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota. 420 Delaware ST SE MMC 292, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University of Miami 1115 NW 14 St, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota. 420 Delaware ST SE MMC 292, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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Zheng S, Jiang S, Chen Z, Huang Z, Shi W, Liu B, Xu Y, Guo Y, Yang H, Li M. The roles of MRI-based prostate volume and associated zone-adjusted prostate-specific antigen concentrations in predicting prostate cancer and high-risk prostate cancer. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218645. [PMID: 31743339 PMCID: PMC6863612 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Prostate biopsies are frequently performed to screen for prostate cancer (PCa) with complications such as infections and bleeding. To reduce unnecessary biopsies, here we designed an improved predictive model of MRI-based prostate volume and associated zone-adjusted prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentrations for diagnosing PCa and risk stratification. Multiparametric MRI administered to 422 consecutive patients before initial transrectal ultrasonography-guided 13-core prostate biopsies from January 2012 to March 2018 at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses and determination of the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was performed to evaluate and integrate the predictors of PCa and high-risk prostate cancer (HR-PCa). The detection rates of PCa was 43.84% (185/422). And the detection rates of HR-PCa was 71.35% (132/185) in PCa patients. Multivariate analysis revealed that prostate volume(PV), PSA density(PSAD), transitional zone volume(TZV), PSA density of the transitional zone(PSADTZ), and MR were independent predictors of PCa and HR-PCa. PSA, peripheral zone volume(PZV) and PSA density of the peripheral zone(PSADPZ) were independent predictors of PCa but not HR-PCa. The AUC of our best predictive model including PSA + PV + PSAD + MR + TZV or PSA + PV + PSAD + MR + PZV was 0.906 for PCa. The AUC of the best predictive model of PV + PSAD + MR + TZV was 0.893 for HR-PCa. In conclusion, our results will likely improve the detection rate of prostate cancer, avoiding unnecessary prostate biopsies, and for evaluating risk stratification.
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- Song Zheng
- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Nursing, Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory of Urology, Department of Urology, Fujian Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Comparison of PSA-density of the transition zone and whole gland for risk stratification of men with suspected prostate cancer: A retrospective MRI-cohort study. Eur J Radiol 2019; 120:108660. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2019.108660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 08/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fu S, Wan X, Du C, Wang H, Zhou J, Wang Z. A novel fluorescent probe for the early detection of prostate cancer based on endogenous zinc sensing. Prostate 2019; 79:1378-1385. [PMID: 31349394 DOI: 10.1002/pros.23844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The early detection of prostate cancer can significantly optimize the prognosis, prolong patient lifespan, and improve quality of life. It has been well documented that prostate cancer tissues have lower zinc content than normal prostate tissues due to an impairment of the zinc accumulation mechanism. METHODS A novel diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)-based fluorescent zinc ion probe named DPP-C2 was prepared. The fluorescent intensity of this novel molecule is in direct proportion to environmental zinc concentration. Malignant (DU145 and PC3 cells) and normal prostate epithelial RWPE-1 cells were tested. Prostate cancer tissues were also cultured and observed as tissue sections. The probe was also intravenously administered to tumor-bearing (DU145 and PC3 cells) nude mice and observed under a whole-body fluorescence live-imaging system. RESULTS The probe showed minimal cytotoxicity to malignant and normal prostate cells. The RWPE-1 cells showed not only stronger baseline fluorescence but also a significant increase in signal intensity after culturing in a zinc-supplemented medium. In human prostate sections, the pathologically confirmed cancer tissues exhibited weaker fluorescence signals than normal and benign hyperplastic tissues. With proper excitation, prostate tissues revealed more intense fluorescence signals than tumor tissues, whereas other surrounding tissues showed almost no fluorescence. CONCLUSIONS The novel zinc ion fluorescent probe DPP-C2 is low toxic and showed potential application for the early detection of prostate cancer based on endogenous zinc sensing.
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- Shibo Fu
- Department of Urology and Andrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Zhang M, Guan J, Huo YL, Song YS, Chen LZ. Downregulation of serum CXCL4L1 predicts progression and poor prognosis in prostate cancer patients treated by radical prostatectomy. Asian J Androl 2019; 21:387-392. [PMID: 30860083 PMCID: PMC6628731 DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_117_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Our previous study found that plate factor-4 variant (CXCL4L1) was downregulated in the serum of patients with prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of the present study was to investigate the prognostic value of CXCL4L1 in PCa. In total, 213 PCa patients treated with radical prostatectomy were enrolled and peripheral blood samples of all patients were collected. Expression of serum CXCL4L1 in patients with different tumor stages and grades were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The Kaplan–Meier method was applied to estimate the progression to castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), metastasis, biochemical recurrence (BCR)-free survival, and overall survival (OS). Prognostic factors for BCR-free survival and OS were determined by univariate and multivariate analyses using the Cox proportional hazards regression model. The expression of CXCL4L1 was significantly lower in PCa patients with advanced pathological tumor stage, high-grade Gleason score, and metastasis. Moreover, downregulation of CXCL4L1 not only strongly correlated with aggressive clinicopathological features, but also predicted tumor progression and unfavorable outcomes. Finally, multivariate Cox regression analyses identified CXCL4L1 as an independent prognostic factor for both BCR-free survival (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.03, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.26–3.27; P = 0.004) and OS (HR: 2.26, 95% CI: 1.07–4.79; P = 0.033). In conclusion, our results indicate that CXCL4L1 might serve as a novel and promising prognostic biomarker for patients with PCa and potential therapeutic target in the future.
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- Mo Zhang
- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a significant public health burden, with multiple points for decision-making at all stages of the disease. Given the amount and variety of data that may influence disease management, prediction models have been published to assist clinicians and patients in making decisions about the best next course of action at many disease states. We sought to review the most important studies related to PCa prediction models since 2016 and evaluate their impact upon the evolving field of risk modeling in PCa. RECENT FINDINGS There has been a significant amount of work published in the past year concerning risk modeling in PCa at all stages of disease, ranging from screening to predicting survival with metastatic disease. The majority of recent publications focus upon the addition of a new biomarker to prediction models or upon validating previously published prediction models. In particular, MRI has been the topic of a number of more recent studies. SUMMARY Prediction modeling in PCa currently compares the area under the receiver operating curve between models with and without the biomarker of interest to predict the outcome of interest in multiple disease states, ranging from diagnosis to prediction of survival with metastatic disease. Future work should provide additional information regarding clinical impact and measures of prediction confidence.
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