What useful substances can the prostate secrete

Some substances are necessary for our body, but some substances can only be secreted by certain organs, which is very important. For example, the prostate can secrete prostate-specific antigen, acid phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase and other substances that are necessary for the body. Let me tell you what useful substances the prostate can secrete.

1. Prostate-specific antigen: pSA is a single-chain glycoprotein synthesized by prostate epithelial cells and secreted into semen. It can hydrolyze the coagulated state of semen, and its function is related to fertility. It is currently believed that pSA is a serum tumor marker for prostate cancer, but pSA is not a traditional tumor marker produced in large quantities by tumor cells. Instead, it is caused by abnormal prostate structure caused by trauma and lesions, which causes this enzyme to "leak" into the interstitium and then enter the blood through capillaries and lymphatic vessels. pSA is specific to prostate tissue, but not to prostate cancer. An increase in serum pSA concentration does not always indicate prostate cancer. Benign prostate diseases such as prostatic hyperplasia and bacterial prostatitis can cause an increase in serum pSA, while non-bacterial prostatitis generally does not cause an increase in pSA.

2. Acid phosphatase (pAp): It originates from prostate epithelial cells, but osteoclasts are also the main source of acid phosphatase. pAp in prostate fluid decreases with age.

3. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH): LDH in prostatic fluid also decreases with age.

These are some substances that can only be secreted by the prostate, which have an irreplaceable role in our body. Therefore, the role of the prostate is also irreplaceable. In our daily life, we must protect our prostate. This is very important. I hope these can help everyone recover soon.