The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) prostate: a proteomic perspective on gland segmentation.

ABSTRACT: Australia's most iconic animal, the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), faces significant population decline and while conservation has focused on assisted breeding technology and reproductive pathologies, koala reproductive biology remains poorly understood. In particular, the koala (P. cinereus) prostate has a vital role in the production of seminal plasma and facilitating successful reproduction. Furthermore, prostatitis regularly occurs as a consequence of chlamydiosis, a substantial factor in the ongoing decline of koala populations. Despite this, little is known about the koala prostate's molecular physiology. This study presents the first proteomic profile of the koala prostate, offering insights into its histological segmentation and broader functional significance. Prostatic tissue wa

SUBMITTER: Campbell Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12808539 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature