The localisation and expression of 5 alpha-reductase types I and II mRNAs in human hyperplastic prostate and in prostate primary cultures
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The expression and localisation of mRNAs for 5 alpha reductase Type I (5 alpha R-I) and Type II (5 alpha R-II) isoenzymes in human benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) were investigated by RT-PCR and by in mini hybridisation (ISH) using digoxigenin labelled riboprobes. In addition, we also examined the isoenzymes mRNA expression in primary BPH cultures of separated stroma/fibroblast and epithelial cells to determine whether primary cultures are appropriate models in which to investigate 5 alpha R activity and regulation. The results demonstrated conclusively the presence of mRNA encoding both isoenzymes in all specimens so far examined. Additionally, the presence of a functional 5 alpha R-I and -II activity in BPH was confirmed by enzyme assays. ISH studies localised the mRNA expression to both the fibroblast/stromal component as well as the epithelial cells of the hyperplastic tissue. In the glandular regions the expression for both isoenzymes was particularly strong in the basal layers of the epithelium whereas mRNA expression in the secretory cells was less pronounced. Expression of 5 alpha R-I and -II mRNAs in fibroblast was on the other hand variable with high expression in some areas and little in others. These findings were supported by our primary culture experiments which demonstrated that both the fibroblast and epithelial cells maintain a capacity to express both isoenzymes in vitro. In the case of the fibroblast, the capacity to express the isoenzymes was maintained following the sequential passaging of the cells up to passage 6, after which the cells no longer expressed either isoenzyme.
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