TNF and Sepsis: (b) Lnc‐THRIL was also reported to sponge several microRNAs such as miR‐99a, whose overexpression inhibited TNF‐α, IL‐6, IL‐1β, and MCP‐1 production.10, 11 Therefore, lnc‐THRIL might enhance inflammation levels by sponging anti‐inflammatory microRNAs in sepsis as well.