Fig. 1

Roles of myo-inositol (MI) in the ovary (original figure from the author, after review of patho-physiologic effects of MI, DCI and others hormones on ovarian cells). MI: myo-inositol; DCI: D-chiro-inositol; (40:1): MI/DCI ratio; LHR: LH receptor; PKA: protein kinase A; P: progesterone; T: testosterone; INs: insulin; InsR: insulin receptor; bm: basalis membrane; PIP: phospho inositide phosphate; IP3: inositide triphosphate; AMH: anti-Müllerian hormone; E2: estradiol; + : stimulating effect