Journal: Current Research in Physiology
Article Title: Intergenerational protein deficiency and adolescent reproductive function of subsequent female generations (F 1 and F 2 ) in rat model
doi: 10.1016/j.crphys.2021.12.003
Figure Lengend Snippet: Effect of protein deficiency on the morphometric analysis of ovarian follicles in various diet groups at F 1 and F 2 generations A: Follicular Phase count at F 1 , B: Follicular Phase count at F 2 , C: Follicle diameter at F 1 and F 2 , D: Granulosa layer thickness at F 1 and F 2 , E: Theca layer thickness at F 1 and F 2 Data are expressed as mean ± SEM, n = 6, Control (standard rat chow containing 16–18% Protein), 21%PD (upgraded daily recommended intake), 5% (Protein deficient diet), 10% (Mild protein-deficient diet). a; significantly different from the 21% diet group, b; significantly different from the control diet group, c; significantly different from the 10% diet group, F 1 and F 2 are first and second generations respectively. (*P < 0.05, **P < 0.001, ***P < 0.0001).
Article Snippet: F 1 -generation serum estradiol and progesterone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Testosterone and cortisol levels were measured in each diet group at puberty (specifically the Oestrus phase) by EIA kit (Monobind Inc. Lake forest USA), using hormone standards and the specific antibodies following manufacturer's instructions of kit.
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