The role of cannabinoids in prostate cancer: Basic science perspective and potential clinical applications
Prostate cancer is a global public health problem, and it is the most common cancer in American men and the second cause for cancer-related death. Experimental evidence shows that prostate tissue possesses cannabinoid receptors and their stimulation results in anti-androgenic effects. To review curr...
Main Authors: | Juan A Ramos, Fernando J Bianco |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2012;volume=28;issue=1;spage=9;epage=14;aulast=Ramos |
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