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Comparison of Prostatic α1 Adrenoceptor Density, Phenylephrine Responsiveness, and Cellular Composition in Men With Symptomatic and Asymptomatic BPH
| α1AR Density | Phenylephrine | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue Source | (fmol/mg wet wt) | (gT/g wet wt) | S/E Ratio Emax |
| TURP | .17 | 11.4 | 5.5 |
| Cystoprostatectomy | .19 | 27 | 2.7 |
α1 AR, α1 adrenoceptor; Emax, maximal tension; S/E, stromal:epithelial; TURP, transurethral resection of prostate.
