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M J Wilson1, A A Sinha, J E Powell

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Biology of Reproduction
|April 1, 1988
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Plasminogen activator (PA) activity declines in rat prostate lobes during puberty. This decline is linked to changes in plasminogen-independent proteases, impacting overall PA activity during sexual maturation.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Urology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Plasminogen activators (PAs) play roles in tissue remodeling and extracellular matrix degradation.
  • Prostate development and function are influenced by proteolytic enzymes.
  • Understanding changes in PA activity during sexual maturation is crucial for prostate health research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in plasminogen activator (PA) activity in the rat prostate complex during development.
  • To characterize the molecular nature of proteases contributing to PA activity in different prostate lobes.
  • To correlate developmental changes in PA activity with sexual maturation.

Main Methods:

  • Measurement of PA activities in rat prostatic lobes at different developmental stages (postnatal, pubertal, adult).

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  • Zymography to identify and characterize protease activities based on molecular weight and plasminogen dependence.
  • Quantification of PA activity per unit protein and per unit DNA.

    • Main Results:

    • PA activity showed no significant change during early postnatal development.
    • A significant decline in PA activity per unit protein and DNA was observed in ventral, dorsolateral, and anterior prostate lobes during puberty.
    • Plasminogen-independent proteases were identified in adult ventral and dorsolateral prostates, contributing to total PA activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Prostate PA activity undergoes significant changes during sexual maturation, with a notable decline.
    • Plasminogen-independent proteases emerge and contribute to the overall proteolytic activity in the rat prostate.
    • These findings highlight the dynamic regulation of proteases during prostate development and sexual maturation.