Distribution of collagen XII and XIV in the bladder wall of the male rat with outlet obstruction
: Strauss L, Paranko J, Salmi S, Streng T, Launonen A, Morris N, Lakkorpi J, Makela S, Santti R
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
: 2000
Journal of Urology
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
: J UROLOGY
: 163
: 4
: 1304
: 1308
: 5
: 0022-5347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(05)67768-3
Conclusions: Non-overlapping distributions of collagen XII and XIV suggest their different roles in the urinary bladder. Penetration of collagen XIV inside smooth muscle fascicles may have a role in the development of DES-induced partial outlet obstruction.