The effect of age on Ag, Co, Cr, Fe, Hg, Rb, Sb, Sc, Se, and Zn contents in intact human prostate investigated by neutron activation analysis

The effect of age on trace element contents in intact prostate of 64 apparently healthy 13–60 years old men was investigated by neutron activation analysis. Mean values (M±SΕΜ) for content (mg/kg, dry weight basis) of trace elements were: Ag—0.057±0.007, Co—0.036±0.003, Cr—0.48±0.06, Fe—96.9±6.2, Hg—0.045±0.006, Rb—12.5±0.6, Sb—0.050±0.005, Sc—0.020±0.003, Se—0.63±0.03, and Zn—548±55, respectively. A tendency of age-related increase in Co, Fe, Hg, Sc, and Zn content was observed.