Our data showed the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were significantly increased in all ALI groups compared to controls (p < 0.01); notably, the levels of inflammatory cytokines in the COMB group were higher than either the LPS group or HPO group (n = 5 per group) (Figures 2A–C). The gene discussed is IL1B; the disease is acute respiratory distress syndrome.