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From: Effect of bee venom on IL-6, COX-2 and VEGF levels in polycystic ovarian syndrome induced in Wistar rats by estradiol valerate

Figure 3

Expression of COX-2 in infolded layers and follicular liquid of Graafian follicles and cysts. (A) Low expression of COX-2 is seen in granulosa and theca layers in control group. (B) Due to high levels of angiogenesis, the density of follicular liquid, as well as COX-2 expression are high. The thick theca and granulosa layers indicate high expression levels of COX-2 in PCOS group. (C) A cyst is distinguishable, with no decrease in expression levels of COX-2 in HBV group. Arrows depict the predominant location of COX-2. Magnification 100 × .

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