Figure 5From: Effects of 3-beta-diol, an androgen metabolite with intrinsic estrogen-like effects, in modulating the aquaporin-9 expression in the rat efferent ductulesWestern blotting analyses of AQP9 protein extracted from rat efferent ductules. Compared to the sham control, castration induced a reduction in the 32 kDa AQP9 protein. Treatment of castrated rats with estradiol (E2), DHT or 3β-diol showed partial upregulation of AQP9.Back to article page