Table 3.
Comparison of ER distribution patterns in equatorial section of control or diabetic oocytes at MII stage
| Group | No. oocytes examined | Percentage with left I | Percentage with left II | Percentage with left III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control oocytes |
38 (from 3 mice) |
30 (78.9%) a |
5 (13.2%) a |
3 (7.9%) a |
| Diabetic oocytes | 32 (from 3 mice) | 6 (18.8%) b | 12 (37.5%) b | 14 (43.8%) b |
* Experiments were repeated at least two times.
a,b Values with different superscript letters are significantly different (P <0.05; Fisher exact test).
(left I): no labeling in the area assumed to be the meiotic spindle poles, (left II): perinuclear distribution pattern, (left III): small areas of ER fluorescence within the deeper cytoplasm.