Persistent exposure to Mycoplasma induces malignant transformation of human prostate cells.

Persistent exposure to Mycoplasma induces malignant transformation of human prostate cells.

Recent epidemiologic, genetic, and molecular studies suggest infection and inflammation initiate certain cancers, including those of the prostate. The American Cancer Society, estimates that approximately 20% of all worldwide cancers are caused by infection. Mycoplasma, a genus of bacteria that lack...

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Main Authors: Kazunori Namiki, Steve Goodison, Stacy Porvasnik, Robert W Allan, Kenneth A Iczkowski, Cydney Urbanek, Leticia Reyes, Noboru Sakamoto, Charles J Rosser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-09-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/19721714/?tool=EBI

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/19721714/?tool=EBI

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