Scientists discovered a Combination of Proteins involved in Prostate Disorders

Scientists recently discovered a combination of proteins involved in prostate disorders. This could pave the way for effective and better treatments. In fact, scientists identified the G protein-coupled receptors, which enable cells to respond to neurotransmitters and hormones. G protein- coupled receptors are essential proteins on the outside of cells that enabled signals from hormones and neuro- transmitters to be transferred into the cell.

Scientists found that that these receptors did not work in isolation, but in particular combinations, which they termed as heteromers. They suggested that a number of side effects from drugs may result from not fully understanding which combinations form and their side-effects.

Prostate disorders such as benign prostatic hyperplasia affect most of the men at some stage in his life. Better drugs with fewer side effects were required to reduce the need for surgical operation.