The role of chronic inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and prostate microbiota in the pathogenesis of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common urological diseases leading to the development of lower urinary tract symptoms. Traditionally, the pathogenesis of BPH is associated with hormonal imbalance and the activity of 5-α-reductase, however, modern data indicate a significant role of chronic inflamm...