Table 2.
Immunoexpression of estrogen (ER) and androgen (AR) receptors in the ovaries of mice on CR and fed ad libitum
| Receptors | Ovarian Surface Epithelium | Granulosa cells | Theca cells | Luteal cells | Endothelial cells | Interstitial cells |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estrogen receptors | ||||||
| Experimental group | +++ | +++ | +/− | + | ++ | ++ |
| Control group | + | ++ | - | - | + | + |
| Androgen receptor | ||||||
| Experimental group | ++ | +++ | +/− | - | ++ | + |
| Control group | ++ | +++ | - | + | + | + |
Legend: very strong reaction(+++), strong reaction(++), weak reaction(+), very weak (+/−), no reaction(−)