Loss of apoptotic control in prostate growth disorders involves the altered expression/activation of downstream intracellular effectors of apoptosis signaling pathways. Re-instating functional apoptotic mechanisms, by targeting specific components in this pathway, are of high significance in the regulation of prostate growth. Recent studies documented the ability for quinazoline-based a1-adrenoceptor antagonists, doxazosin and terazosin, to induce apoptosis in human prostate smooth muscle, benign and malignant epithelial cells, via an a1-adrenoceptor independent mechanism and suppress tissue vascularity. Our hypothesis is that quinazoline-based a1-adrenoceptor antagonists suppress prostate growth by inducing apoptosis (via induction of intracellular signaling effectors) and inhibit angiogenesis by promoting anoikis (via interference with extracellular matrix attachments). To test this hypothesis, the following aims are proposed:
In Specific Aim 1 we will use DNA microarray analysis and proteomic analysis to identify intracellular signaling effectors of apoptosis induced by quinazoline-based a1-adrenoceptor antagonists in prostate benign and malignant cells.
Specific Aim 2 will identify the extracellular matrix components involved in quinazoline-induced anoikis in prostate epithelial and endothelial cells with focus on Fas-Fasligand-caspase-8 activation mechanism and integrin effectors.
Specific Aim 3 will establish that the quinazolines, doxazosin and terazosin, suppress prostate vasculature and inhibit tissue angiogenesis in patients after a1 blockade treatment. Immunohistochemical analysis will be performed on tissue specimens from BPH patients treated with a1 blockade (for obstructive symptoms) using antibodies against Factor VIII (microcrossed density), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and focal ashesion kinase (FAK). The goal of the proposed studies is to determine the early response genes at the intracellular (TGF-beta) and extracellular matrix (integrins) environment underlying the quinazoline-mediated apoptosis, targeted by this pharmacologic intervention in benign and malignant prostate growth. Potential results will establish the apoptotic/anoikis effect by the quinazolines as a significant phenomenon with clinical relevance in development and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) prostate cancer.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
1R01CA107575-01
Application #
6772800
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-UROL (01))
Program Officer
Arya, Suresh
Project Start
2004-05-01
Project End
2009-04-30
Budget Start
2004-05-01
Budget End
2005-04-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$235,833
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Kentucky
Department
Surgery
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
939017877
City
Lexington
State
KY
Country
United States
Zip Code
40506
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