The Germ Cell Gene TDRD1 as an ERG Target Gene and a Novel Prostate Cancer Biomarker

Abstract

TMPRSS2‐ERG fusion occurs in about half of prostate cancers and results in over‐expression of the oncogenic ERG protein in the prostate. The mechanism by which ERG contributes to prostate cancer initiation and progression remains largely unknown. Because ERG is a transcriptional activator, we reasoned that the target genes regulated by ERG could contribute to prostate cancer development.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 08, 2016
Source ID
10.1002/pros.23213

Entities

People

  • Anna Frolov
  • Baijun Dong
  • Bin He
  • Dean P. Edwards
  • John P. Lydon
  • Lijuan Xiao
  • Michael A. Mancini
  • Michael M. Ittmann
  • Patricia D Castro
  • Qin Feng
  • Rainer B. Lanz
  • Sung Yun Jung
  • Wei Xue
  • Zheng Zhang

Organizations

  • American Cancer Society
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • United States Department of Defense

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  • Molecular Biology and Genetics