As shown in Figure 7C,D, the concentrations of the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 significantly increased in the BALF of mice exposed to LPS when compared to the control group (p < 0.001); however, both doses of the CF group (25 mg/kg, p < 0.01 and 50 mg/kg, p < 0.001) and the dexamethasone group (10 mg/kg, p < 0.001) displayed marked suppression of IL-6 expression. The gene discussed is TNF; the disease is cystic fibrosis.