Human Prostrate Cancer Hallmarks Map



ProteinProtein NameMolecular TypeHallmarkFeatureEvidenceReference
INSInsulinGrowth FactorTumour MicroenvironmentCancer MicroenvironmentInsulin and leptin secreted by pre-adipocyte (one of the basic components in the prostate tumor microenvironment) critically mediated prostate cancer cell proliferation and survival, there by promoting its aggressiveness.Reference
INSInsulinGrowth FactorMetastasisCell AdhesionInsulin (INS)/IGF1 plays a role in in mediating adhesion of prostate cancer cells to the vascular endothelial cells through CD44-VCAM-1 interaction.Reference

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