Expression and Cellular Localization of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor in Normal Human Prostate, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostate Cancer

Abstract

These results indicate that a subset of PCa expresses FSH-R mRNA and protein at levels higher than those of normal and hyperplastic tissues that express FSH-R. This suggests that FSH might contribute to some cases of PCa via a receptor mediated mechanism.