Relation between selenium plasma levels and different prostatic pathologies

Several studies have demonstrated an inverse relation between serum selenium levels (Se) and advanced prostate cancer (PCa). To determine and compare selenium plasma levels in patients with different prostatic pathologies. It is a transversal, descriptive and comparative study. A sample of 64 men be...

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Published in:Actas urológicas españolas (English ed.) 2010, Vol.34 (7), p.625-629
Main Authors: López Fontana, C.M., Pérez-Elizalde, R.F., Vanrell, M.C.M., Recalde, G.M., Uvilla, A.L., López-Laur, J.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Chronic prostatitis
Cáncer de próstata
Hiperplasia benigna de próstata
Prostate cancer
Prostatitis crónica
Selenio
Selenium
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Summary:Several studies have demonstrated an inverse relation between serum selenium levels (Se) and advanced prostate cancer (PCa). To determine and compare selenium plasma levels in patients with different prostatic pathologies. It is a transversal, descriptive and comparative study. A sample of 64 men between 50 and 80 years old were selected for the study between 2007 and 2009. All volunteers underwent a digital rectal examination, prostate specific antigen level, ultrasound and transrectal prostate biopsy (12–14 chips). Prostate cancer was subclassified according to Gleason Score. Selenium was determined indirectly by serum Glutathione peroxidase (Kit Ransel, Randox SRL, Crumlin, UK). Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA I (p
ISSN:2173-5786
2173-5786
DOI:10.1016/S2173-5786(10)70151-7