Table 2.
Values of sexual hormone and leptin receptors immunopositive cells in the zona glomerulosa (for estrogen receptor beta and progesterone receptor) and zona reticularis (for testosterone and leptin receptors) in ovariectomized (OVX), non ovariectomized (NON-OVX), and male control and chronic stress groups. Statistical significance level was set to P < 0.05.
| Male Mean (±SD) (stained cell count/0.04mm2) | OVX Mean (±SD) (stained cell count/0.04mm2) | NON-OVX Mean (±SD) (stained cell count/0.04mm2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Estrogen receptor beta in zona glomerulosa |
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|
Control |
2.3 (±2.08)* |
3.7 (±1.53) |
104.3 (±41.66) |
|
Chronic stress |
23 (±10.44)* |
12.7 (±5.50) |
57.7 (±21.96) |
|
Progesterone receptor in zona glomerulosa |
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|
Control |
10 (±.30) |
15.3 (±6.80) |
21 (±5.2) |
|
Chronic stress |
4 (±2) |
4 (±1) |
11.3 (±5.5) |
|
Testosterone receptor in zona reticularis |
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|
Control |
28.3 (±8.5) |
79.6 (±5.50) |
84 (±12.28)† |
|
Chronic stress |
35.6 (±7.23) |
204.3 (±74.89) |
32.3 (±12.42)† |
|
Leptin receptor in zona reticularis |
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|
Control |
6 (±3.46) |
7.3 (±2.30)‡ |
8 (±2) |
| Chronic stress | 14 (±6. 1) | 14.6 (±3.21)‡ | 16.3 (±6.80) |
*P = 0.028.
†P = 0.007.
‡P = 0.033.