Number of up and down-regulated genes in rat CP in response to ovariectomy or orchidectomy.

<p>Number of up and down-regulated genes in rat CP in response to ovariectomy or orchidectomy.</p

Primers used to validate microarray results by Real-Time PCR.

<p>Primers used to validate microarray results by Real-Time PCR.</p

Serum E2 and T levels, and body and uterus weight in rats at the time of sacrifice.

<p>Values are means±SEM. Differences between gonadectomized and sham-operated rats were assessed using Mann-Whitney test: **p<0.001; ***p<0.0001.</p

KEGG pathways with significant association with genes differentially expressed in female and male rat choroid plexus.

<p>KEGG pathways with significant association with genes differentially expressed in female and male rat choroid plexus.</p

Comparison of microarray and Real-Time PCR fold-changes of 15 selected genes differentially expressed in choroid plexus of gonadectomized female and male rats.

<p>Comparison of microarray and Real-Time PCR fold-changes of 15 selected genes differentially expressed in choroid plexus of gonadectomized female and male rats.</p

Kaplan-Meier survival analysis with median elastin content of 52 mg/g as a cut-off, and time to ipsilateral stroke.

<p>Kaplan-Meier survival analysis with median elastin content of 52 mg/g as a cut-off, and time to ipsilateral stroke.</p

Scatter plot showing the positive correlation between elastin and collagen content (Spearman correlation r = .554, P <.0001).

<p>Scatter plot showing the positive correlation between elastin and collagen content (Spearman correlation r = .554, P <.0001).</p

Postoperative (>24 h after CEA) ipsilateral events in relation to MMPs content (mean ± standard deviation) expressed in arbitrary units/g.

<p>Postoperative (>24 h after CEA) ipsilateral events in relation to MMPs content (mean ± standard deviation) expressed in arbitrary units/g.</p