Publications by authors named "Yulian Salis Patriawan"

Background: The α-adrenergic receptor antagonist is the most effective medical therapy to reduce the dynamic component in patients with BPH. However, long-term administration of receptor antagonists can cause upregulation of mRNA receptor expression, resulting in tolerance of drug effectiveness. PKC-α is involved in the process of prostate smooth muscle contraction through activation of the voltage-gated Ca2+ conducted canal, influenced by androgen hormones, especially testosterone, and has an isoform with Twist1, a transcription factor that plays a role in up-regulation of androgen receptors.

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