Fig. 2From: Sex differences in stroke outcome correspond to rapid and severe changes in gut permeability in adult Sprague-Dawley ratsSerum levels of inflammatory cytokines measured pre- and post-MCAo in males and females. Levels of a IL-17A, b IL-5, and c MCP-1 were significantly elevated after MCAo only in males. Histograms represent mean ± SEM, n = 5–11/group. cInteraction effect (stroke and sex), *p < 0.05Back to article page