418957

Potential Role of Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Pharmacology and Toxicology

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a nonmalignant overgrowth of the prostate gland that is associated with lower urinary tract symptoms which deteriorate the patient's quality of life. Despite the high prevalence of BPH among aged men, its pathophysiology is not completely understood. Both androgenic and non-androgenic factors mediate the pathophysiology of prostatic hyperplasia. However, inflammation plays a crucial role in BPH pathophysiology. The inflammatory injury stimulates the production of variant cytokines and local growth factors that induce tissue remodeling and stromal hyperproliferation. Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are the most versatile in their ability to regulate cellular proliferation and differentiation. In this review, we will discuss the evidence that supports the role of FGFs in BPH and their signaling pathways involved in stromal hyperplasia.

DOI

10.21608/jabps.2025.361344.1231

Keywords

BPH, Inflammation, FGF-2, FGF-7, FGF-9

Authors

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Asmaa

Last Name

Ahmed

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Department of pharmacology and toxicology, Faculty of pharmacy, minia

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asmaa.ahmed@mu.edu.eg

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Minia

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First Name

sarah

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sameh

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Department of pharmacology and toxicology, faculty of pharmacy, minia university

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sara.sameh@minia.edu.eg

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First Name

Mahmoud

Last Name

el-daly

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-

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Department of pharmacology and toxicology, faculty of pharmacy, minia university

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eldaly_m@hotmail.com

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Volume

8

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2

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54809

Issue Date

2025-04-01

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2025-02-17

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2025-04-01

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7

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11

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2535-1869

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2535-2040

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Journal of Advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Potential Role of Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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09 Apr 2025