Inhibition of rat prostate carcinogenesis by a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, FK143

Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Y HommaT Kakizoe

Abstract

Androgen levels in the prostate may influence carcinogenesis in this organ. Inhibitors of the enzyme 5alpha-reductase block conversion of testosterone to the more active androgen dihydrotestosterone. The use of a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, finasteride, in the chemoprevention of prostate cancer is being evaluated in a clinical trial. This study was conducted to determine if a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, FK143, inhibits the development of prostate cancer in rats. Male ACI/Seg rats, which spontaneously develop prostate cancer, were randomly assigned at 80 weeks of age to receive one of three diets (n = 35/group) containing 0 (i.e., control group), 20, or 200 ppm FK143. At 140 weeks of age, the animals were killed, and the prostates were removed and examined for histopathologic features in addition to being assayed for androgen concentrations. Two-sided statistical tests were used to calculate all P values. The incidence of prostate carcinoma in the control group was 62.9% (22 of 35 rats); in the group fed the 20 ppm FK143-containing diet, it was 45.7% (16 of 35); and in the group fed the 200 ppm FK143-containing diet, it was 67.6% (23 of 34) (overall, P = .153). The corresponding incidences of macroscopic lesions were 17.1% (six ...Continue Reading

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