Fig. 2

Elevated oxidative stress and reduced enzymatic defense after experimental meningitis. PFC levels of a MPO, b TBARS, c nitrite/nitrate, d protein carbonyl, e CAT, and f SOD in experimental meningitis and control animals 24 h and 10 days after meningitis induction. Hippocampal levels of g MPO, h TBARS, i nitrite/nitrate, j protein carbonyl, k CAT, and l SOD in experimental meningitis and control animals 24 h and 10 days after meningitis induction. The results are expressed as the mean ± SEM for n = 6 rats. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, **P < 0.001 compared to controls