Immunohistochemical identification of prostatic acid phosphatase and prostate specific antigen in female periurethral glands

Immunohistochemical identification of prostatic acid phosphatase and prostate specific antigen in female periurethral glands

Periurethral glands were found in 7 of 10 female urethras harvested at autopsy. In all 7 cases, immunoperoxidase staining showed the presence of prostatic acid phosphatase in glandular acini. By similar techniques, prostate specific antigen was demonstrated in acini of 4 of 7 urethras with periureth...

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Veröffentlicht in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 1984-03, Vol.23 (3), p.303-304
Hauptverfasser: POLLEN, J. J, DREILINGER, A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acid Phosphatase - metabolism
Antigens - analysis
Biological and medical sciences
Epitopes
Exocrine Glands - enzymology
Exocrine Glands - immunology
Exocrine Glands - secretion
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Male
Mammalian female genital system
Morphology. Physiology
Mucus - secretion
Prostate - enzymology
Prostate - immunology
Urethra
Vertebrates: reproduction
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Zusammenfassung:Periurethral glands were found in 7 of 10 female urethras harvested at autopsy. In all 7 cases, immunoperoxidase staining showed the presence of prostatic acid phosphatase in glandular acini. By similar techniques, prostate specific antigen was demonstrated in acini of 4 of 7 urethras with periurethral glands. The findings support a female homologue of the male prostate.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(84)90053-0