Effect of electro-acupuncture on ovarian expression of α (1)- and β (2)-adrenoceptors, and p75 neurotrophin receptors in rats with steroid-induced polycystic ovaries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Estradiol valerate (EV)-induced polycystic ovaries (PCO) in rats is associated with an increase in ovarian sympathetic outflow. Low-frequency (2 Hz) electro-acupuncture (EA) has been shown to modulate sympathetic markers as well as o...

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Main Authors: Holmäng Agneta, Lundeberg Thomas, Manni Luigi, Aloe Luigi, Stener-Victorin Elisabet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/3/1/21