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Prostate cancer genes behave like those in embryo

Genes activity in prostate cancer is reminiscent of that in the developing fetal prostate, providing further evidence that all cancers are not equal, Johns Hopkins researchers report. The finding could help scientists investigate how to manipulate the genetic program to fight a disease whose biology remains poorly understood despite more than half a century of investigation.

According to study conclusion, since prostate development is reproducible, genetically and pharmacologically tractable, and reflects the entire spectrum of human prostate cancer progression, this gives  researchers a new roadmap for better understanding this particular cancer and identifying new prostate cancer-specific treatments.