Figure 5From: Maternal nutrient restriction in the ewe from early to midgestation programs reduced steroidogenic enzyme expression and tended to reduce progesterone content of corpora lutea, as well as circulating progesterone in nonpregnant aged female offspringMessage RNA (A) and protein Levels (B) of steroidogenic acute regulator (StAR) enzyme, P450 side chain cleavage (P450scc) enzyme and 3-β Hydroxysteriod dehydrogenase (3β-HSD) in corpora luteal from aged female offspring of control and nutrient-restricted dams. Control (n=4, open bars) and nutrient-restricted (n=4, solid bars) offspring. Differences are noted; *P < 0.05; †P < 0.10.Back to article page