Table 3.
Effect of different cortisol concentrations on follicular and oocyte diameters (mean ± S.E.) of caprine preantral follicles during in vitro culture.
| Treatment | Follicle diameter (µm) | Oocyte diameter (µm) |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh control | 36,95 ± 6,93 | 24,09 ± 3,19 |
| Cortisol 0 ng/ml | 30,62 ± 5,20* | 19,44 ± 3,28* |
| Cortisol 1 ng/ml | 31,72 ± 6,37* | 19,37 ± 3,83* |
| Cortisol 5 ng/ml | 29,71 ± 6,49* | 17,94 ± 2,99* |
| Cortisol 10 ng/ml | 26,77 ± 6,06* | 17,72 ± 3,72* |
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Significant difference compared to the fresh control. (P < 0.05).