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Litter size and sex ratio
| Treatment | Litter size | Ratio of males |
|---|---|---|
| PBS/air | 5.83 ± 1.83 | 0.49 ± 0.15 |
| MAA | 5.40 ± 1.14 | 0.34 ± 0.20 |
| UIS | 5.50 ± 1.29 | 0.33 ± 0.13 |
| MAA–UIS | 5.60 ± 1.14 | 0.49 ± 0.23 |
Ratio of male-to-female offspring was calculated as the number of male mice in a litter divided by the total number of pups in the litter. Litter size and sex ratio data are shown as mean ± SD
