Figure 7. Protein Network for Top 5% Hair Proteins Contributing to Sex Differences between Boys and Girls.

Note. Protein network for top 5% hair proteins contributing to sex differences between boys and girls. Some proteins had higher spectral counts in girls (Orange) and others had higher spectral counts in boys (Blue); continuous lines show direct relationships and interrupted lines denote indirect relationships. Girls show higher protein spectral counts mostly for ‘enzymes’ or ‘ransporters’ associated with cellular localization and metabolic processes. Proteins with higher spectral count in boys are ‘enzymes’ like ‘kinases’ or ‘peptidases’ associated with biological regulation of cellular and metabolic processes.