Fig 2. Confocal microscopy depicting flame cells of control, T₄ and DHT-treated parasites.

Phase contrast of the control sections of the slides obtained by Tissue-Teck fixing are shown in upper panel from left to right, control (C), testosterone (T₄) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In lower panel, flame cells of control, cysticerci treated with T₄ and DHT are presented. The normal number and distribution of flame cells is observed in control, while in those parasites exposed to T₄ and those exposed to DHT there is a decreased and disrupted pattern of flame cells. Scale bar corresponds to 10 μm.