Toesca A, Stolfi V M, Cocchia D
Institute of Anatomy, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
J Anat. 1996 Jun;188 ( Pt 3)(Pt 3):513-20.
The microarchitecture of the corpora cavernosa of the human clitoris was investigated by immunohistochemistry. The distribution pattern of the nerve network was demonstrated by S-100 and neuron specific enolase immunoreactivity. Vascular and nonvascular muscle cells were identified by desmin and/or vimentin expression, and fibroblasts and endothelial cells by vimentin immunoreactivity. The findings show that tissue organisation in the corpora cavernosa of the clitoris is essentially similar to that of the penis except for the absence of the subalbugineal layer interposed between the tunica albuginea and erectile tissue. This has functional implications, suggesting that the clitoral erection cycle differs from that of the penis.
通过免疫组织化学方法研究了人类阴蒂海绵体的微观结构。利用S-100和神经元特异性烯醇化酶免疫反应性来显示神经网络的分布模式。通过结蛋白和/或波形蛋白表达来鉴定血管和非血管肌细胞，通过波形蛋白免疫反应性来鉴定成纤维细胞和内皮细胞。研究结果表明，阴蒂海绵体的组织结构与阴茎基本相似，只是在白膜和勃起组织之间不存在白膜下层。这具有功能上的意义，提示阴蒂勃起周期与阴茎不同。
