Antioxidant Prophylaxis in the Prevention of Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN)
Abstract
Clinically significant prostate cancer usually occurs in men who are 65 and older although precursor lesions are known to exist many years prior to cancer diagnosis. Histopathological changes referred to as Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN) are considered to be the most likely precursor of prostate cancer. The mechanism(s) involved in progression of indolent to active disease remains elusive although a role for age-related increase in oxidative stress has been proposed. There are a variety of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that ultimately cause oxidative stress and any particular oxidant has not been identified as being primarily involved. We rationalized that a combination of antioxidants may be necessary to neutralize the different classes of ROS to prevent the progression of latent precursor foci to active cancer. Therefore we devised a combination of antioxidants with varied antioxidant properties to determine whether such supplementation could prevent the progression of PIN in Noble rats that are stimulated to develop PIN with hormones. Results from this study show for the first time that dietary intervention with a combination of antioxidants caused a significant decrease (p< 0.04) in high grade PIN formation compared to animals on control diet. Levels of p65 (a component of NF B), Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Cox-2 were elevated in the prostate from hormone-stimulated rats. These data provide evidence regarding the involvement of oxidants in the progression of precursor lesions and the need to evaluate combinations of antioxidants as prostate cancer preventive agents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA482781
Entities
People
- A. P. Kumar
Organizations
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio