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Fig. 6

From: Modulation of steroidogenesis by Actaea racemosa and vitamin C combination, in letrozole induced polycystic ovarian syndrome rat model: promising activity without the risk of hepatic adverse effect

Fig. 6

Photomicrographs of hematoxylin and eosin stained sections of ovaries in different experimental groups. Rectangle refers to an area with higher magnification in the next picture. a Ovary of Actaea racemosa (AR) group showing a marked reduction in the number of ovarian cysts with the presence of growing follicles. b Presence of corpora lutea. c Ovary of vitamin C treated group showing polycystic ovary. d Ovarian cyst with degenerated and necrosed granulosa cell layer. e Actaea racemosa (AR) combined with vitamin C treated group showing a marked reduction in the number of cysts with the presence of secondary follicles and corpora lutea. f Follicle showing proliferated granulosa cell layer

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