| Immunocytochemical localization of type 5 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in human reproductive tissues. | |
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PMID: 10330449 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17beta-HSD) controls the last step in the formation of all androgens and all estrogens. At least six 17beta-HSD isoenzymes have been identified. The recently cloned Type 5 17beta-HSD transforms 4-dione into testosterone. To gain a better understanding of the role of this enzyme in reproductive tissues, we immunocytochemically localized the enzyme in human male and female reproductive organs. In the ovary of adult premenopausal women (25-40 years of age), immunostaining was found in corpus luteum cells. In the uterus, staining was detected only in the epithelial cells of the endometrium. Immunolabeling was also detected in the mammary gland, a positive reaction being detected in epithelial cells of acini and intralobular ducts as well as in the surrounding stromal cells. In the testis, strong staining was seen in the Leydig cells, and a weak but specific reaction was occasionally detected in Sertoli and germ cells. In the prostate, specific labeling was observed in alveoli and stromal fibroblasts. In alveoli, all the basal cells were generally labeled, whereas the luminal cells exhibited variations in immunoreactivity. In all the reproductive organs examined, specific staining was routinely detected in the walls of blood vessels, including the endothelial cells. These results indicate a cell-specific localization of Type 5 17beta-HSD in the different human reproductive organs, thus suggesting new mechanisms of local androgen and estrogen formation that may play an important physiological role. |
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Authors:
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G Pelletier; V Luu-The; B Têtu; F Labrie |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry : official journal of the Histochemistry Society Volume: 47 ISSN: 0022-1554 ISO Abbreviation: J. Histochem. Cytochem. Publication Date: 1999 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-06-29 Completed Date: 1999-06-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9815334 Medline TA: J Histochem Cytochem Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 731-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Laboratory of Molecular Endocrinology, Québec, Canada. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
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17-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases
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metabolism* Breast / enzymology Female Genitalia, Female / enzymology* Genitalia, Male / enzymology* Humans Immunohistochemistry Male Ovary / enzymology Prostate / enzymology Testis / enzymology Uterus / enzymology |
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EC 1.1.-/17-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases; EC 1.1.1.51/3 (or 17)-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase |
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