Biomedical Science and Research Journals | A Systematic Review of the Trace Element Concentrations in the Prostate Fluid of Normal Gland
A Systematic Review of the Trace Element Concentrations in the Prostate Fluid of Normal Gland Abstract Background: The prostate gland is subject to various disorders. The etiology and pathogenesis of these diseases are not well understood. Moreover, despite technological advancements, the differential diagnostics of prostate disorders has become progressively more complex and controversial. It was suggested that the measurement of Trace Elements (TEs) levels in Expressed Prostatic Fluid (EPF) may be useful as a biomarker. This suggestion promoted more detailed studies of the TEs concentrations in the EPF of healthy subjects. Objective: The present study evaluated by systematic analysis the published data for concentration of TEs analyzed in EPF of normal gland. Methods: The present systematic analysis included 1885 studies, all of which were published in the years from 1942 to 2019 and selected by searching the databases Scopus, PubMed, MEDLINE, ELSEVIER-EMBASE,...