Figure 2From: Central IKKβ inhibition prevents air pollution mediated peripheral inflammation and exaggeration of type II diabetesEffect of PM 2.5 exposure on glucose homeostasis and hypothalamic inflammation in KKay mice. A, Blood glucose, insulin levels and the HOMA-IR after 6-hr fasting during 8 wks of PM2.5 exposure. B, mRNA levels of inflammation mediators in hypothalamus after 5 wks or 8 wks PM2.5 exposure. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001 compared to respective FA group. n = 6-8 per group.Back to article page