<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The elastic fibres are particularly important for the structural integrity and function of the prostate. In this study, the elastic fibres of the normal dog prostate gland were identified by immunohistochemistry. In the capsule, the elastic fibres form membranes of different thicknesses-located mainly in the intermediate and deep zones. Large trabeculae which extend from the capsule contain elastic fibres with a prevalence in the longitudinal direction. Around blood vessels, the elastic fibres are concentrated and form annular structures. In the fine septa supporting the lobules, elastic fibres form a fine elastic meshwork. Between the secretory units of the prostate gland, the fine elastic fibres are located under the secretory epithelium. An increase of elastic fibres around the ducts entering the urethra was observed. An accumulation of elastic fibres in the capsule and stromal septa may participate in the releasing of secretory products during ejaculation.</p></abstract>

The elastic fibres are particularly important for the structural integrity and function of the prostate. In this study, the elastic fibres of the normal dog prostate gland were identified by immunohistochemistry. In the capsule, the elastic fibres form membranes of different thicknesses-located mainly in the intermediate and deep zones. Large trabeculae which extend from the capsule contain elastic fibres with a prevalence in the longitudinal direction. Around blood vessels, the elastic fibres are concentrated and form annular structures. In the fine septa supporting the lobules, elastic fibres form a fine elastic meshwork. Between the secretory units of the prostate gland, the fine elastic fibres are located under the secretory epithelium. An increase of elastic fibres around the ducts entering the urethra was observed. An accumulation of elastic fibres in the capsule and stromal septa may participate in the releasing of secretory products during ejaculation.

Immunohistochemical Localization of Elastic System Fibres in the Canine Prostate

Department of Anatomy, Histology and Physiology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice,

Folia Veterinaria

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The elastic fibres are particularly important for the structural integrity and function of the prostate. In this study, the elastic fibres of the normal dog...

Immunohistochemical Localization of Elastic System Fibres in the Canine Prostate

Published Online: Apr 04, 2017

Page range: 5 - 10

Received: Nov 03, 2016

Accepted: Dec 05, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/fv-2017-0001

Keywords
dog, elastic fibres, immunohistochemistry, prostate

© 2017 Marettová, E., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Immunohistochemical Localization of Elastic System Fibres in the Canine Prostate

Published Online: Apr 04, 2017

Page range: 5 - 10

Received: Nov 03, 2016

Accepted: Dec 05, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/fv-2017-0001

Keywordsdog, elastic fibres, immunohistochemistry, prostate

© 2017 Marettová, E., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
dog, elastic fibres, immunohistochemistry, prostate