Abstract
A recently discovered mechanism enabling prostate cancer cells to escape the effects of endocrine therapies consists in the synthesis of C-terminally truncated, constitutively active androgen receptor (AR) splice variants (AR-V). Devoid of a functional C-terminal hormone/ligand binding domain, various AR-Vs are insensitive to therapies targeting the androgen/AR signalling axis. Preliminary studies suggest that AR-V7, the most common AR-V, is a promising predictive tumour marker and a relevant selection marker for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. This review critically outlines recent advances in AR-V7 diagnostics and presents an overview of current AR-V7 targeted therapies.
Translated title of the contribution | The impact of the androgen receptor splice variant AR-V7 on the prognosis and treatment of advanced prostate cancer |
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Original language | German |
Journal | Aktuelle Urologie |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 582-592 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISSN | 0001-7868 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Centers: University Cancer Center Schleswig-Holstein (UCCSH)