Histological, Histochemical, and Immunohistochemical Studies on the Prostate Gland of Bilateral Castrated Dogs | ||
| Suez Canal Veterinary Medical Journal. SCVMJ | ||
| Article 15, Volume 28, Issue 2, December 2023, Pages 453-464 PDF (1.42 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/scvmj.2023.244628.1150 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Sameh M. Farouk1; Amal A. M. Ahmed2; Mohamed Hashem3; Safa H. Badran* 4 | ||
| 1Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt | ||
| 2Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt. | ||
| 3Department of Surgery, Anaesthesiology and Radiology, Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt. | ||
| 4Department of Cytology and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Arish University, North Sinai, Egypt. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Canine; Castration; Prostate gland; Testosterone; Androgen receptors | ||
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