The Effect of Finasteride on the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density: A Possible Mechanism for Decreased Prostatic Bleeding in Treated Patients

    January 2003 in “ The Journal of Urology ”
    Gyan Pareek, Maria M. Shevchuk, Noel A. Armenakas … John A. Fracchia
    Studysummary This study found that finasteride significantly reduced VEGF expression and microvessel density in prostatic suburethral tissue, suggesting a mechanism for decreased bleeding in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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