ANALYSIS OF CATHEPSIN D FORMS AND THEIR CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS IN HUMAN PROSTATE CANCER

Abstract
Conclusion This study demonstrates that expression and activity of Cat.D varies among prostate specimens. A greater expression of mature Cat.D with a higher catalytic activity in CAP specimens is the most notable difference from NML/BPH. Therefore, the differential expression/activity activity of Cat.D forms may be a useful indicator for assessing prostate cancer status.