Figure 1From: 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 systemPCO 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.Back to article page