ISSN:
1573-4935
Keywords:
cholecystokinin
;
neuroendocrine cells
;
prostatic adenomas
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The presence of CCK-containing neuroendocrine cells in human adenomatous prostates, and the colocalization of CCK together with serotonin in the same cell, have been demonstrated by means of an immunohistochemical technique and by a double labeling immunofluorescent staining. CCK-containing neuroendocrine cells had a focal distribution in the prostates and sometimes showed dendrite-like cytoplasmic processes. The major part of CCK (96.55%) colocalized with serotonin. CCK probably stimulates muscle contraction and endocrine/exocrine secretions in the urogenital tract.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01137961
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