Fig. 5From: RETRACTED ARTICLE: Targeting MALAT1 and miRNA-181a-5p for the intervention of acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndromeKnockdown of MALAT1 inhibits LPS-induced inflammation in HPMECs. SiR-MALAT1 or siR-NC was transfected to HPMECs, which were then treated with LPS. a Decreased LPS-induced TNF-α mRNA level by siR-MALAT1. b, c Decreased LPS-induced TNF-α protein level by siR-MALAT1. d Decreased LPS-induced IL-1β mRNA level by siR-MALAT1. e Decreased LPS-induced IL-6 mRNA level by siR-MALAT1. *, **p < 0.05, 0.01Back to article page