Cited by 143Prostate Cancer Treatment and ResearchAldose Reductase and TaurineHormonal and reproductive studies

AKR1C3 as a target in castrate resistant prostate cancer

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Adeniji, Adegoke O., Chen, Mo, Penning, Trevor M.·2013·The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Aberrant androgen receptor (AR) activation is the major driver of castrate resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). CRPC is ultimately fatal and more therapeutic agents are needed to treat this disease. Compounds that target the androgen axis by inhibiting androgen biosynthesis and or AR signaling are potential candidates for use in CRPC treatment and are currently being pursued aggressively. Aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3) plays a pivotal role in androgen biosynthesis within the prostate. It catalyzes the 17-ketoreduction of weak androgen precursors to give testosterone and 5α-dihydrotestosterone. AKR1C3 expression and activity has been implicated in the development of CRPC, making it a rational target. Selective inhibition of AKR1C3 will be important, however, due to the presence of closely related isoforms, AKR1C1 and AKR1C2 that are also involved in androgen inactivation. We examine the evidence that supports the vital role of AKR1C3 in CRPC and recent developments in the discovery of potent and selective AKR1C3 inhibitors. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled 'CSR 2013'.

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  • AKR1C3 is overexpressed in prostate cancer, presumably promoting cancer progression by increasing intratumoral androgen levels.

    “AKR1C3 is also overexpressed in prostate cancer, presumably promoting cancer progression by increasing intratumoral androgen levels (Adeniji et al., 2013, Fung et al., 2006).”

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Authors
Adeniji, A. O., Chen, M., & Penning, T. M.
Affiliations
University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author
Penning, Trevor M.
Venue
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2013-09
Volume
137
Pages
136-149
ISSN
0960-0760 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2075145938
Cited by
143
References
82
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 15 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 10 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 15 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 16 · 2013: 1
FWCI
2.49
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Prostate Cancer Foundation Challenge Grant
  • TAPITMAT
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Aldose Reductase and Taurine
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Hormonal and reproductive studies
Keywords
AKR1C3, castration-resistant prostate cancer, androgen production, androgen receptor, AKR1C1, AKR1C2, AKR1C3 inhibitors, dihydrotestosterone, testosterone
MeSH terms
Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1 Member C3, Humans, Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenases, Male, Orchiectomy, Prostatic Neoplasms, 3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases

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