Table 2.
Number of ovulating mice and number of ovulated oocytes per animal from stimulated adult females and naturally cycling control females.
| Female | Treatment | No. of mice that ovulated | No. of ovulated oocytes (range)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural controls | None | 10/10 | 18.0 ± 0.8 (15–20) |
| B2m +/+ | 5 IU (hCG) + 5 IU (eCG) | 10/10 | 59.0 ± 4.9 (48–77)** |
| B2m +/− | 5 IU (hCG) + 5 IU (eCG) | 10/10 | 63.2 ± 4.8 (52–80)** |
| B2m −/− | 5 IU (hCG) + 5 IU (eCG) | 10/10 | 61.7 ± 3.7 (50–78)** |
a
Values are presented as mean ± SEM (n = 10).
**
P < 0.01 versus control group analyzed by Student t-test.