Table 2. Expression of StAR mRNA in Leydig cells (mean±s.d., n =10).
Sham | Varicocele | |||
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4 weeks | 8 weeks | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | |
Left testis | 0.17±0.03 | 0.21±0.03 | 0.16±0.02* | 0.15±0.02* |
Right testis | 0.18±0.04 | 0.21±0.05 | 0.17±0.03 | 0.16±0.02* |
Abbreviation: StAR, steroidogenetic acute regulatory.
P<0.01, compared with the sham group.