Fig. 6From: Sex-dependent effects of ambient PM2.5 pollution on insulin sensitivity and hepatic lipid metabolism in miceEffects of PM2.5 exposure on molecules of HPA axis. A and B, Levels of corticosteroids in plasma from male (A) and female (B) mice. C and D, mRNA levels of CRH (C) and ACTH (D) in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland of male and female mice. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01 for each comparison. n = 4 for hormone analysis, n = 6 for mRNA examinationBack to article page