Molecular Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer
Abstract
The objective of this case-control study is to determine whether oxidative stress, specifically lipid peroxidation, is a risk factor for prostate cancer. Furthermore, the study will investigate with oxidative stress mediates the association between high dietary fat intake and prostate cancer risk. Specifically, the study will compare malondialdehyde (MDA) in serum, as a marker of lipid peroxidation, and deoxyguanosine malondialdehyde (dG- MDA) in peripheral lymphocytes and prostate tumor as a marker of oxidative DNA damage. These associations will be adjusted by dietary measures of fat and antioxidant intake, as well as serum measures of specific fatty acids and antioxidants. Because redox cycling of androgens as recently been shown to be a source of reactive oxygen species, serum androgen levels will also be correlated with MDA, dG-MDA, and risk. If an association between lipid peroxidation and prostate cancer risk is demonstrated, it could lead to new strategies for prevention (especially chemoprevention) and markers that could define men at high risk. This report covers activities since the grant was moved from Georgetown University to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2001.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA427020
Entities
People
- Bruce J Trock
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University