Histochemical study of the human bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands.
Human bulbourethral glands were reacted histochemically and immunohistochemically to identify glycoproteins, some androgen metabolic enzymes, and VIP-like immunoreactivity. Neutral/acid mucosubstances were detected in the cytoplasm of the tubuloalveolar and ductal cells. 3 beta-, 17 beta-, and 3 alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, G6PD, and 6PGD reactivity were intense in all the glandular epithelium. Small amounts of VIP-positive fibres were observed around the secretory elements.
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Department of Cytomorphology, University of Cagliari, Italy.
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D000328:Adult; D002030:Bulbourethral Glands / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000378:metabolism*; D005954:Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase / Q000378:metabolism; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D006913:Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010734:Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase / Q000378:metabolism; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / Q000378:metabolism
D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide; D006913:Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases; D010734:Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase; D005954:Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase