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From: Steroid-induced polycystic ovaries in rats: effect of electro-acupuncture on concentrations of endothelin-1 and nerve growth factor (NGF), and expression of NGF mRNA in the ovaries, the adrenal glands, and the central nervous system

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PCO group control group 30 days after EV injection. A. Survey view showing atretic follicles (1), regressing old corpora lutea (2), and growing "healthy" follicles (3), ×4 obj. B. Detailed view of an atretic follicle with mainly degenerated granulosa cells and macrophages, ×60 obj. C. Part of early atresia in a secondary follicle (right) and interstitial cells (right), ×60 obj. D. Part of a growing secondary "healthy" follicle (right) and interstitial cells (left), ×60 obj.

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