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The alternative renin-angiotensin-system (RAS) signalling pathway in prostate cancer and its link to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Sehn, Fabian; Büttner, Hartwig; Godau, Beate; Müller, Marten; Sarcan, Semih; Offermann, Anne; Perner, Sven; Kramer, Mario W; Merseburger, Axel S; Roesch, Marie C.
  • Sehn F; Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
  • Büttner H; Takeda Pharma Vertrieb GmbH und Co. KG, Jägerstrasse 27, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
  • Godau B; Takeda Pharma Vertrieb GmbH und Co. KG, Jägerstrasse 27, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
  • Müller M; Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
  • Sarcan S; Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
  • Offermann A; Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
  • Perner S; Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
  • Kramer MW; Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
  • Merseburger AS; Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center, Pathology, Parkallee 1-40, 23845, Borstel, Germany.
  • Roesch MC; Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
Mol Biol Rep ; 50(2): 1809-1816, 2023 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2148893
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The renin-angiotensin system is known to maintain blood pressure and body fluids. However, it has been found to consist of at least two major constituents, the classic and the alternative pathway, balancing and supporting each other's signalling in a very intricate way. Current research has shown that the renin-angiotensin system is involved in a broad range of biological processes and diseases, such as cancer and infectious diseases. METHODS AND

RESULTS:

We conducted a literature review on the interaction of the renin-angiotensin system and prostate cancer and explored the research on the possible impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in this context. This review provides an update on contemporary knowledge into the alternative renin-angiotensin system, its role in cancer, specifically prostate cancer, and the implications of the current COVID-19 pandemic on cancer and cancer care.

CONCLUSION:

In this work, we aim to demonstrate how shifting the RAS signalling pathway from the classic to the alternative axis seems to be a viable option in supporting treatment of specific cancers and at the same time demonstrating beneficial properties in supportive care. It however seems to be the case that the infection with SARS-CoV-2 and subsequent impairment of the renin-angiotensin-system could exhibit serious deleterious long-term effects even in oncology.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Prostatic Neoplasms / COVID-19 Type of study: Reviews Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Mol Biol Rep Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S11033-022-08087-5

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Prostatic Neoplasms / COVID-19 Type of study: Reviews Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Mol Biol Rep Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S11033-022-08087-5