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Histological, Histochemical, and Immunohistochemical Studies on the Prostate Gland of Bilateral Castrated Dogs

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Histology

Abstract

The prostate gland, an androgen-dependent organ, plays a pivotal role in male fertility. Bilateral castration, employed for therapeutic and preventive purposes in both humans and animals, prompted our investigation into the histological architecture of the prostate gland post-orchiectomy in adult male dogs. Six apparently healthy male mongrel dogs (18–20 kg, 12–24 months) were divided into Control and bilateral castrated groups. A blood testosterone test was conducted, and prostatic tissues were harvested on day 20 for basic histological, histochemical, and immunohistochemical studies. Results revealed a rapid decline in serum testosterone levels, concomitant with significant histological alterations in the prostate gland. Notably, there was a substantial reduction in epithelial height and a noticeable decrease in the immunostaining affinity of androgen receptors. Additionally, a marked interstitial thickening, characterized by a significant increase in the percentage of collagen fibers, was observed. In conclusion, bilateral castration induces changes in prostatic histological architecture alongside a depletion of blood testosterone levels. These findings contribute to our understanding of the impact of castration on male reproductive organs, potentially informing therapeutic and preventive strategies for androgen-dependent conditions.

DOI

10.21608/scvmj.2023.244628.1150

Keywords

canine, castration, prostate gland, testosterone, androgen receptors

Authors

First Name

Sameh

Last Name

Farouk

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

Email

dr_smf_hist@vet.suez.edu.eg

City

Ismailia

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First Name

Amal

Last Name

Ahmed

MiddleName

A. M.

Affiliation

Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.

Email

amal_ahmed@vet.suez.edu.eg

City

Ismailia

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Hashem

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-

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, Anaesthesiology and Radiology, Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.

Email

dr.mohamed_hashem@vet.suez.edu.eg

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First Name

Safa

Last Name

Badran

MiddleName

H.

Affiliation

Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Arish University, North Sinai, Egypt.

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safabadran17@gmail.com

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Volume

28

Article Issue

2

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42397

Issue Date

2023-12-01

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2023-10-31

Publish Date

2023-12-01

Page Start

453

Page End

464

Print ISSN

1110-6298

Online ISSN

2682-3284

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https://scvmj.journals.ekb.eg/article_328034.html

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992

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Suez Canal Veterinary Medical Journal. SCVMJ

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https://scvmj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Histological, Histochemical, and Immunohistochemical Studies on the Prostate Gland of Bilateral Castrated Dogs

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24 Dec 2024