Regulation Of The Androgen Signaling Pathway In Prostate Cancer By MicroRNAs
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$540,075.00
Summary
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and is dependent upon signaling from male hormones (androgens) for continued growth. We recently identified some novel small RNAs (intracellular messengers), called microRNAs, that are likley to play important roles in maintaining the androgen signaling pathway in prostate cancer. This project will evaluate the functional role of these microRNAs in human prostate cancer, and may provide the foundation for new avenues for therapeutic intervention.