Fig. 2From: Cortisol inhibits mTOR signaling in avascular necrosis of the femoral headGlucocorticoids inhibited mTOR and HIF-1 signaling in BM-EPCs. a Application of cortisol (COR) and dexamethasone (DEX) upon BM-EPCs and detection of mTOR activity indicators. b Application of COR at 1.0 μM and detection of mTOR-related genes. c Application of COR at 1.0 μM and detection of HIF-1-related genes (n = 3, *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01)Back to article page