FIG. 2.

Levels of four acylcarnitines at 7 days postirradiation. Results in male serum samples show a gradual depletion, which are statistically significantly different from controls in the groups containing a neutron component. The levels of these acylcarnitines, on the other hand, are orders lower in female samples, with no significant changes from controls, demonstrating sex-dependent changes in neutron exposures and differential mechanisms of responses. P values were calculated using one-way ANOVA (statistical significance at P < 0.05), while tick marks reflect statistical significance compared to controls. All data presented are mean ± SEM