Inhibitory Effect of Zinc on Human Prostatic Carcinoma Cell Growth

摘要

BACKGROUNDNormal human prostate accumulates the highest levels of zinc of any soft tissue in the body. In contrast, the zinc level in prostate cancer is markedly decreased from the level detected in nonprostate tissues. Despite these relationships, the possible role of zinc in the growth of normal and malignant prostate has not been determined.