Increased peripheral CD4+CD25high Treg in prostate cancer patients is correlated with PSA.

Akin Y., Koksoy S., Yucel S., Erdogru T., Baykara M.

Saudi medical journal, vol.32, pp.1003-8, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: Saudi medical journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1003-8
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objectives: To determine peripheral frequencies of CD4(+)CD25(high)Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells (Treg) in prostate cancer (PCa) patients, and to investigate if there is a correlation between peripheral Treg and total serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in PCa patients.