Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Increases of calcium and magnesium and decreases of phosphorus and iron with aging in human uterine tubes

  • Published:
Biological Trace Element Research Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

To elucidate compositional changes of the uterine tube by aging, the authors studied age-related changes of elements in human uterine tubes by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry. The uterine tubes were resected postmortem or surgically removed from patients with uterine myoma. It was found that the contents of calcium and magnesium increased progressively with aging in uterine tubes, whereas the contents of phosphorus and iron decreased gradually with aging. The sulfur content of uterine tubes remained constant and independent of aging.

Regarding relationships between elements, significant relationships were found between calcium and magnesium contents, between phosphorus and iron contents, between phosphorus and sulfur contents, and between phosphorus and sodium contents in human uterine tubes.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. S. Tohno, Y. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Moriwake, M. Utsumi, F. Nishiwaki, et al., High accumulation of minerals in the human arteries of lower limb, Biol. Trace Element Res. 63, 177–183 (1998).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. S. Tohno and Y. Tohno, Age-related differences in calcium accumulation in human arteries, Cell. Mol. Biol. 44, 1253–1263 (1998).

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. Y. Tohno, S. Tohno, T. Minami, M. Utsumi, Y. Moriwake, F. Nishiwaki, et al., Age-related changes of mineral contents in the human aorta and internal thoracic artery, Biol. Trace Element Res. 61, 219–226 (1998).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. S. Tohno, Y. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Okazaki, M. Utsumi, F. Nishiwaki, et al., A high accumulation of minerals in human internal jugular vein, Biol. Trace Element Res. 62, 17–23 (1998).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. S. Tohno, Y. Moriwake, Y. Tohno, T. Minami, F. Nishiwaki, M. Utsumi, et al., Age-related changes of element contents in human mitral and tricuspid valves, Biol. Trace Element Res. 70, 137–147 (1999).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  6. Y. Tohno, S. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Moriwake, F. Nishiwaki, K. Hashimoto, et al., Differences in accumulation of elements among human cardiac valves, Biol. Trace Element Res. 77, 107–118 (2000).

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. Y. Tohno, S. Tohno, M. Utsumi, T. Minami, M. Ichii, Y. Okazaki, et al., Age-independent constancy of mineral contents in human vertebra and auditory ossicle, Biol. Trace Element Res. 59, 167–175 (1997).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. Y. Tohno, M. Utsumi, S. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Okazaki, Y. Moriwake, et al., Age-dependent changes of mineral contents in man’s and woman’s calcanei, Biol. Trace Element Res. 60, 81–90 (1997).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. Y. Tohno, M. Utsumi, S. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Okazaki, Y. Moriwake, et al., A constancy of mineral contents in human auditory ossicles, Acta Anat. Nippon. 72, 531–534 (1997).

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. M. Utsumi, S. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Okazaki, Y. Moriwake, M.-o. Yamada, et al., Age-independent constancy of mineral contents in human ribs, Biol. Trace Element Res. 67, 165–172 (1999).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  11. S. Tohno, Y. Tohno, T. Minami, M. Ichii, Y. Okazaki, M. Utsumi, et al., Difference of mineral contents in human intervertebral disks and its age-related change, Biol. Trace Element Res. 52, 117–124 (1996).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  12. S. Tohno, Y. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Okazaki, M. Utsumi, Y. Moriwake, et al., High accumulations of calcium and phosphorus in woman’s pubic symphysis, Biol. Trace Element Res. 59, 177–185 (1997).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Y. Moriwake, Y. Tohno, S. Tohno, T. Minami, M. Utsumi, F. Nishiwaki, et al., Age-related changes of element contents in the human meniscus, Biol. Trace Element Res. 64, 229–235 (1998).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  14. Y. Takano, Y. Moriwake, Y. Tohno, T. Minami, S. Tohno, M. Utsumi, et al., Age-related changes of elements in the human articular disk of temporomandibular joint, Biol. Trace Element Res. 67, 269–276 (1999).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  15. Y. Tohno, Y. Moriwake, Y. Takano, T. Minami, S. Tohno, M. Utsumi, et al., Age-related changes of elements in human anterior cruciate ligaments and ligamenta capitum femorum, Biol. Trace Element Res. 68, 181–192 (1999).

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. Y. Tohno, Y. Takano, S. Tohno, Y. Moriwake, T. Minami, Y. Takakura, et al., Age-dependent decreases of phosphorus and magnesium in human Achilles’ tendons, Biol. Trace Element Res. 74, 1–9 (2000).

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  17. Y. Tohno, Y. Takano, S. Tohno, Y. Moriwake, T. Minami, F. Nishiwaki, et al., Age-related variations of elements as compared among optic, radial, and sciatic nerves, Biol. Trace Element Res. 77, 119–129 (2000).

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  18. Y. Tohno, S. Tohno, T. Minami, Y. Moriwake, M.-o. Yamada, K. Furuta, et al., Differences in the mineral contents between falx cerebri and tentorium cerebelli, Biol. Trace Element Res. (in press).

  19. Y. Takano, Y. Tohno, Y. Moriwake, S. Tohno, T. Minami, M.-o. Yamada, et al., Age-related changes of elements in human ureter, Biol. Trace Element Res. 74, 117–125 (2000).

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  20. S. Tohno, Y. Takano, Y. Tohno, Y. Moriwake, T. Minami, M. Utsumi, et al., Age-dependent changes of elements in human trachea, Biol. Trace Element Res. 77, 131–138 (2000).

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  21. R. Schultka, H. Kirschke, and J. J. Peil, Age-dependent changes of the collagen content of the human oviduct, Acta Histochem. 80, 41–51 (1986).

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. R. Schultka, C. Gopel, D. Schuppan, and T. Schmidt, Age-dependent changes of the immunohistochemical distribution of various collagen types and structural glycoproteins in the human uterine tube, Acta Histochem. 95, 139–153 (1993).

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  23. C. Gopel, R. Schultka, and D. Schuppan, Altersabhangige Verteilung von Kollagen und Glycoproteinen in den Blutgefaßen der menschlichen Tuba uterina, Ann. Anat. 179, 83–88 (1997).

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  24. G. Kuppe, H. Metzger, and H. Ludwig, Aging and structural changes in female reproductive tract, in Aging and Reproductive Physiology, E. S. E. Hafez, ed., Ann Arbor Science, Ann Arbor, MI, Vol. 2, pp. 21–34 (1976).

    Google Scholar 

  25. M. T. Coppens, J. G. Boever, M. A. Dhont, R. F. Serreyn, D. A. Vandekerchove, and H. J. Roels, Topographical distribution of oestrogen and progesterone receptors in the human endometrium and fallopian tube. An immunocytochemical study, Histochemistry 99, 127–131 (1993).

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  26. N. N. Amso, J. Crow, and R. W. Shaw, Comparative immunohistochemical study of oestrogen and progesterone receptors in the fallopian tube and uterus at different stages of the menstrual cycle and the menopause, Hum. Reprod. 9, 1027–1037 (1994).

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  27. H. G. Verhage, M. L. Bareither, R. C. Jaffe, and M. Akbar, Cyclic changes in ciliation, secretion and cell height of the oviductal epithelium in women, Am. J. Anat. 156, 505–521 (1979).

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  28. J. Donnez, F. Casanas-Roux, J. Caprasse, J. Ferin, and K. Thomas, Cyclic changes in ciliation, cell height, and mitotic activity in human tubal epithelium during reproductive life, Fertil. Steril. 43, 554–559 (1985).

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, 634-8521, Nara, Japan

    Shozo Yoshida, Mitsuhiko Masuda, Setsuko Tohno, Mineo Yamasaki & Hajime Morikawa

  2. Laboratory of Cell Biology, Department of Anatomy, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, 634-8521, Nara, Japan

    Yumi Moriwake & Yoshiyuki tohno

  3. Department of Anatomy, Kochi Medical School, Nangoku, 783-8505, Kochi, Japan

    Yasuo Takano & Kazunari Yuri

  4. Kinki University Toyo-oka Junior College, Toyo-oka, 668-8580, Hyogo, Japan

    Takeshi Minami

Authors
  1. Shozo Yoshida
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Yasuo Takano
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Yumi Moriwake
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Yoshiyuki tohno
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Mitsuhiko Masuda
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Setsuko Tohno
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  7. Takeshi Minami
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  8. Mineo Yamasaki
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  9. Hajime Morikawa
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  10. Kazunari Yuri
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Yoshida, S., Takano, Y., Moriwake, Y. et al. Increases of calcium and magnesium and decreases of phosphorus and iron with aging in human uterine tubes. Biol Trace Elem Res 80, 13–22 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1385/BTER:80:1:13

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1385/BTER:80:1:13

Index Entries

Search

Navigation