Fig. 2From: Activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in lipopolysaccharide-induced mouse fatigue and its relevance to chronic fatigue syndromeBiochemical alterations in LPS/swim stress-treated mice. Mice were sacrificed 30 min after the forced swim, and biochemical parameters were measured. There was no significant change in lactic acid (a) or MDA levels (b serum; c muscle). LPS/swim stress challenge significantly increased IL-1β (d) and IL-6 (e) levels. The results are expressed as the mean ± SEM. **p < 0.01 compared to control/no swim mice (ANOVA). (n = 8–10 mice per group)Back to article page