Effects of testosterone, and testosterone plus estrogen, in the castrated rat ventral prostate--histopathological and immunocytochemical studies. |
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| Authors: | M Murakoshi M Tagawa R Inada M Suzuki |
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| Institution: | Safety Research Department, Teikoku Hormone Mfg. Co. Ltd., Kawasaki, Japan. |
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| Abstract: | The effects of testosterone (T) and 17 beta-estradiol (E2) on the prostate of castrated rats were investigated by histopathological and immunocytochemical procedures. A significant increase in prostatic weight occurred after 6 weeks treatment with T alone and in combination with E2. The greatest increase in prostatic weight occurred after the administration of T plus E2. Histopathologically, glandular hyperplasia of the prostate was noted, and the number of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU)-positive cells showed a significant increase over that induced by testosterone alone. |
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