Selenium-Regulation of Steroid Hormone-Mediated Gene Expression in Transformed Human Prostate Epithelial Cells

Authors

David R. Nielsen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Merril Christensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

selenium-regulation, steroid hormone-mediated gene expression, prostate epithelial cells

College

Life Sciences

Department

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science

Abstract

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American men, with current estimates projecting 179,300 new cases and 37,000 deaths this year [1]. The development of prostate cancer may be divided into three stages: initiation, promotion, and progression. During the initiation and early promotion stages, the cancer is clinically undetectable.

Recommended Citation

Nielsen, David R. and Christensen, Dr. Merril (2013) "Selenium-Regulation of Steroid Hormone-Mediated Gene Expression in Transformed Human Prostate Epithelial Cells," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1375.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1375