Fig. 1. Graphic representation of changes in arterial oxygen tension (Pao²), respiratory rate, bronchoalveolar lavage protein content, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) concentrations over time in lung homogenate after cecal ligation and double puncture (2CLP) and sham operation (SO). Dark bars = 2CLP; white bars = SO. *Significantly different (P <0.05) than value T0; †Significantly (P < 0.05) different from SO at the same time point; n = 3 in each group at each time point.