The long non-coding RNA NEAT1 mediates LPS-induced pyroptosis of BEAS-2B cells through the miR-26a-5p/Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1 (ROCK1) axis, contributing to the pathogenesis of sepsis-associated ALI (50) (Figure 6). This evidence concerns the gene ROCK1 and acute respiratory distress syndrome.