Table 1.
Protein differentiation markers of prostatic basal and luminal epithelial cells.
| Differentiation marker | Basal cells | Luminal cells | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| p63 | Yes | No | (Weinstein et al, 2002) |
| Keratin 14 | Yes | No | (Weinstein et al, 2002) |
| Keratin 5/6 | Yes | No | (Abrahams et al, 2002) |
| Keratin 7 | No | Yes | (Trompetter et al, 2008) |
| Keratin 8 | No | Yes | (Hudson et al, 2001) |
| Keratin 17 | Yes | No | (Trompetter et al, 2008) |
| Keratin 18 | No | Yes | (Hudson et al, 2001) |
| Keratin 19 | No | Yes | (Peehl et al, 1996) |
| Keratin 20 | No | Yes | (Trompetter et al, 2008) |
| Androgen receptor | No* | Yes | (Cunha et al, 1987) |
*
Most studies indicated that prostatic basal cells are AR-negative