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Objective To investigate the effect of micro-incision phacoemul-sification on cataract patients and its effect on interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and epidermal growth factor (EGF) expressions in cataract patients.Methods With forward-looking research, 284 cataract patients were randomly included in the control (coaxial conventional incision phacoemulsification) or observation (coaxial micro-incision phacoemulsification) groups, with 142 cases per group.The effective phacoemulsification time and mean ultrasonic energy difference were compared between two groups, and the uncorrected vision recovery, Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), tear break-up time (BUT), schirmer I test (SIt), corneal fluorescence stain (FL), and the expressionsIL-6, TNF-α and EGF were measured in two groups on preoperative (T0), 1 week after operation (T1), 2 weeks after operation (T2), 4 weeks after operation (T3), and the above indicators of Spearman correlation analysis.Results There was no significant difference in effective phacoemulsification time and mean ultrasonic energy between two groups (P > 0.05).The improvement of uncorrected visual acuity in observation group was significantly better than that in the control group (F=6.116, P =0.032).In addition, OSDI, FL,IL-6,TNF-α, and EGF showed the first increase and then decreased at different time points, and the observation group was superior to the control group with statistically significant difference.At the same time, BUT and SIt showed a trend of increasing first and then decreased, and the observation group was superior to the control group with statistically significant difference.In addition, IL-6, TNF-α, and EGF expressions were positively correlated with OSDI and FL scores (P > 0.05).Conclusions Micro-incision phacoemulsification can help reduce the expressions of IL-6 and TNF-α, improve the expression levels of EGF in cataract patients, and reduce the incidence of adverse symptoms such as dry eye after operation.It might improve the clinical therapeutic effect.
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Objective The plasma levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6),high sensitive C reactive protein (hs-CRP) and the level of T cell activation were detected in the peripheral blood inflammatory factors of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients,and the relationship with opportunistic infection and prognosis was analyzed.Methods 79 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive/aids cases from May 2014 to January 2015 in first hospital of Changsha were enrolled in the study.They were divided into three groups:HIV-infected without opportunistic infections group (n =20),HIV-infected with infections group (n =43,including HIV-infected with tuberculosis group,HIV-infected with merge fungus group.HIV combined hepatitis C),death group (n =16).Serum IL-6 and the concentration of hs-CRP were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Flow cytometry was used to test the CD3 + CD4 + cell count,the percentage of CD4 + CD38 + cell and CD8 + CD38 + cell in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC).Compare the differences among the three groups.Results The results showed that:the concentration of hsCRP and IL-6 in peripheral blood of HIV death group was significantly higher than that in other three groups (P < 0.05).The concentration of hs-CRP and IL-6 in the peripheral blood of the HIV-infected with tuberculosis group and HIV-infected with merge fungus group were significantly higher than that in the HIV-infected without opportunistic infections group (P < 0.05),and the hs-CRP in the peripheral blood of the HIV combined with the hepatitis C group was higher than that in the HIV-infected without opportunistic infections group (P < 0.05).The number of CD3,CD4T lymph nodes in the death group and the combined opportunistic infection group was significantly lower than that in the HIV-infected without opportunistic infections group (P < 0.05).The HIV-RNA expression in peripheral blood of the death group and the combined opportunistic infection group was significantly lower than that in the HIV-infected without opportunistic infections group (P < 0.05).The expression of CD8+CD38+ on PBMC in the HIV-infected without opportunistic infections group was significantly lower than that in the death group,the tuberculosis group,the fungus group and the hepatitis C group (P < 0.05).The expression of CD4+ CD38 + on PBMC in the HIV-infected without opportunistic infections group was higher than that in the death group (P < 0,05).Conclusions The concentration of inflammatory cytokines (IL-6,hs-CRP) and the expression level of T cell surface CD8 + CD38 + related to immune activation were associated with opportunistic infection and prognosis of AIDS.
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Objective To explore the expression level and clinical significance of serum interleukin-2 (IL-2),IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in patients with chronic periodontitis and chronic periodontitis complicated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods From August 2015-August 2016,31 COPD patients combined with chronic periodontitis were set as group A,31 patients with chronic periodontitis were set as group B,and another 31 healthy subjects were selected as the control group in Chaoyang Hospital.Each group extracted fasting venous blood 4 ml,serum inflammatory factors levels (IL-2,IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,IFN-γ and TNF-α) were measured by cytometric bead array (CBA),periodontal condition [plaque index (PLI),clinical attachment loss (CAL),probing depth (PD),bleeding index (BI)] and lung function index [first 1 s forced expiratory volume% of predicted value (FEV1%),first 1 s forced expiratory volume occupies the percentage of vital capacity (FEV1/FVC)] were compared.Results The PLI,CAL,PD and BI levels in group B were higher than those in control group,indicators of group A were higher than group B,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in FEV1 % and FEV1/FVC between group B and control group,indicators of group A were less than group B and control group,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).The serum levels of IL-4,IL-6,IFN-γ and TNF-α in group B were higher than those in control group,indicators of group A were significantly higher than group B,the levels of IL-2 and IL-10 in group B were significantly lower than those in control group,indicators of group A were significantly less than group B (P < 0.05).Conclusions Periodontal status and lung function of chronic periodontitis and chronic periodontitis with COPD patients is not good,the serum levels of IL-4,IL-6,IFN-γ,and TNF-α were increased,and the serum levels of IL-2 and IL-10 were decreased,which might be important risk factors for chronic periodontitis and COPD happen and progress.Therefore,treatment regimen can be adjusted by detecting the levels of above indicators.
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Objective To explore the expression of protein arginine methyltransferases 6 (PRMT6) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mouse model and its correlation with inflam mation gene interleukin 6 (IL-6) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2).Methods Sixteen C57BL/8J mice were randomly divided into 2 groups:control group and cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced COPD group.Each group was injected intraperitoneally with phosphate-buffered saline solutions (PBS) or CSE at days 1,12,23 and measured lung function and collected lung tissue at day 29.The morphology change of the lung tissue was determined by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) stainning.The protein expression of PRMT6,H3R2me2a and H3K4me3 were detected in lung homogenates by Western-blotting.The mRNA expression of PRMT6,IL-6 and COX-2 were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).Results Comparing to control group,COPD group showed typical emphysema changes in the lung tissue,and significantly decreased lung function.The mRNA and protein expression of PRMT6 in the lung tissue of the mice with COPD were significantly decreased,following with the down-regulated signal level of H3R2me2a protein expression,while the increased level of IL-6 and COX-2 mRNA.Meanwhile,PRMT6 was negatively correlated with IL-6 and COX-2 mRNA expression.Conclusions PRMT6 was significantly reduced in CSE-induced COPD mouse model,following with decreased histone H3R2 dimethylation and increased H3K4 trimethylation,negatively correlating with inflammatory gene IL-6 and COX-2 transcription expression.PRMT6 downregulation may activate the transcriptional expression of inflammatory genes involved in the development of COPD,through the regulation of histone methylation level.
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Objective To explore the changes of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6),and interleukin-8 (IL-8) in patients with gastric cancers and the clinical relationships with Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection.Methods Totally 62 cases of patients who were diagnosed gastric cancer in our hospital from January 2013 to September 2015 were selected as the study group,who did not accept anti-tumor therapy.The patients were divided into the Hp positive group (with 53 cases) and Hp negative group (with 9 cases) according to whether the merger of Hp infection.Another 60 normal healthy volunteers of the same age in our hospital for health examination during the same period were selected as the control group.The serum IL-6 and IL-8 levels were detected,and the changes of the factors in the study group and control group were compared and analyzed,as well as the U values of Hp infection.The clinical relationships between the expression levels of the two in patients with gastric cancer and the U values of Hp infection were confirmed.Results The serum IL-6 and IL-8 levels and the U values of Hp infection of the study group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05),which in the Hp positive group were significantly higher than those in the Hp negative group (P < 0.05).The levels of serum IL-6 and IL-8 in patients with gastric cancer showed positive correlations with the U value of Hp infection (r =0.457,0.531,P < 0.05).Conclusions The serum IL-6 and IL-8 levels in patients with gastric cancer are much higher than those in normal healthy people,and there are significant positive relationship with Hp infection.It can improve the curative effect of gastric cancer patients by improving the eradication rate of Hp.
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Objective To explore the expression level and clinical significance of serum interleukin-2 (IL-2),IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in patients with chronic periodontitis and chronic periodontitis complicated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods From August 2015-August 2016,31 COPD patients combined with chronic periodontitis were set as group A,31 patients with chronic periodontitis were set as group B,and another 31 healthy subjects were selected as the control group in Chaoyang Hospital.Each group extracted fasting venous blood 4 ml,serum inflammatory factors levels (IL-2,IL-4,IL-6,IL-10,IFN-γ and TNF-α) were measured by cytometric bead array (CBA),periodontal condition [plaque index (PLI),clinical attachment loss (CAL),probing depth (PD),bleeding index (BI)] and lung function index [first 1 s forced expiratory volume% of predicted value (FEV1%),first 1 s forced expiratory volume occupies the percentage of vital capacity (FEV1/FVC)] were compared.Results The PLI,CAL,PD and BI levels in group B were higher than those in control group,indicators of group A were higher than group B,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in FEV1 % and FEV1/FVC between group B and control group,indicators of group A were less than group B and control group,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).The serum levels of IL-4,IL-6,IFN-γ and TNF-α in group B were higher than those in control group,indicators of group A were significantly higher than group B,the levels of IL-2 and IL-10 in group B were significantly lower than those in control group,indicators of group A were significantly less than group B (P < 0.05).Conclusions Periodontal status and lung function of chronic periodontitis and chronic periodontitis with COPD patients is not good,the serum levels of IL-4,IL-6,IFN-γ,and TNF-α were increased,and the serum levels of IL-2 and IL-10 were decreased,which might be important risk factors for chronic periodontitis and COPD happen and progress.Therefore,treatment regimen can be adjusted by detecting the levels of above indicators.
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Objective To investigate whether hydrogen-rich saline could ameliorate the expressions of cytokines in a rat model of inflammatory pain through activating heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1).Methods Eighty male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats,weighing 180 ~ 220 g,were randomly divided into five groups (n =16 in each group):Control group (Con),inflammation pain group (CFA),inflammation pain + hydrogen-rich saline group (CFA + H2),inflammation pain + HO-1 inhibitor Znpp-Ⅸ group (CFA + Znpp-Ⅸ),and inflammation pain + hydrogen-rich saline + HO-1inhibitor Znpp-Ⅸ group (CFA + H2 + Znpp-Ⅸ).The mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) and thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) were tested on days 1 (T1),2 (T2),3 (T3),5 (T4),7 (T5),and 14 (T6) after inflammation pain.The expressions of spinal HO-1 mRNA and protein were measured with real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot,and spinal inflammatory cytokines were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) on day 7 after inflammatory pain.Results Compared to Con group,MWT and TWL were significantly reduced;the spinal HO-1 mRNA level,protein expression and activity were increased;and the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),interleukin (IL)-1β,IL-6 and IL-10 in spinal tissues were also increased in CFA group (P < 0.05).Compared to CFA group,MWT and TWL were significantly increased;the spinal HO-1 mRNA level,protein expression and activity were further increased;and the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 were decreased,while IL-10 was further increased in CFA + H2group (P < 0.05).Compared to CFA + H2 group,MWT and TWL were decreased;the spinal HO-1 mR-NA level,protein expression and activity were decreased;and the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-6 in spinal tissue were significantly increased,while IL-10 was decreased in CFA + H2 + Znpp-Ⅸ group (P <0.05).Conclusions Hydrogen-rich saline can ameliorate the mechanical and thermal allodynia in a rat model of inflammatory pain,and reduce the release of inflammatory cytokines via activating HO-1.
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Objective To investigate the analgesia effect and the possible mechanism of intravenous administration with different concentrations of ozonized saline (OS) by observing changes in behavior,plasma tumor necrosis alpha (TNF-α),and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels after rat plantar incision.Methods Fifty-four health adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were used in the investigation.Twenty four rats were randomly divided into four groups,6 in each group.The rats in group A1 were intravenously administered with 5ml/kg oxygen saline,10min before the incision.The rats in groups B1,C1,and D1 were intravenously administered with 20 μg/ml,30 μg/ml,and 40 μg/ml OS 5 ml/kg.An 1-cm incision was made in the right plantar surface from the heel to the toes according to the method described by Brennan under sevoflurane anesthesia.The 50% paw withdrawal mechanical threshold (50% PWMT) and cumulative pain score (CPS) at the times of 24 h before and 2,6,24,48 h after surgery were underwent.Thirty rats were randomly divided into five groups,6 in each group.Groups A2,B2,C2,and D2 processed as well as group 1.All groups except group E2 were made the model of incisional pain.2 ml blood was taken out of the right ventricular 2 h after the operation,then the levels of plasma TNF-α and IL-6 were detected by using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Results There were no significant differences in the 50%PWMT between group A1 and group B1 at each time point after surgery (P > 0.05).The 50% PWMT in groups C1 and D1 were higher than those in group A1 at each time point after surgery (P < 0.05).The CPS in groups B1,C1,and D1 were lower than those in group A1 after surgery (P < 0.01).Compared to group E2,the levels of plasma TNF-α 2 h after the operation in group B2 and D2 were not statistically different (P > 0.05).The levels of plasma TNF-α in groups C2 and A2 were higher than those in group E2 (P < 0.05).The levels of plasma IL-6 2 h after the operation between group A2 and group E2 showed no difference (P > 0.05).The levels of plasma IL-6 in groups B2,C2,and D2 were higher than those in group E2 (P < 0.05).Concltsions Intravenous administration of ozonized saline can inhibit the incisional pain in rats.The analgesia effect of ozonized saline was dose-dependent.
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Objective To investigate the influence of the high-flux hemodialysis (HFD) on inflammatory factors [C-reactive protein (CRP),interleukin-6 (IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] and serum brain natriuretic (BNP) in patients before and after hemodialysis.Methods Fifty patients with MHD were enrolled in our hospital in 2013 and divided randomly into HD group (n =25),and HFD group (n =25).Serum CRP,IL-6,TNF-α,and BNP were measured in patients before and after the first hemodialysis session and after the treatment for 6 months later.Results Serum CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α in HD group after the first dialysis session and after the treatment for 6 months were statistically insignificant (P >0.05).In HD group,serum BNP was decreased after the first hemodialysis session and the treatment for 6 months later,the decreases was statistically significant (P <0.01 or P <0.05).In HFD group,serum CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α were decreased after the first treatment,the decreases were statistically insignificant (P > 0.05).However,after the 6 mouths,the decreases were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Serum BNP was decreased after the first hemodialysis session and the treatment for 6 months later,the decrease was statistically significant(P < 0.01).Between two groups,the different time-point and the interaction of two groups and the different time-point,the discrepancy above them were statistically significant (P <0.01).Conclusions The high-flux hemodialysis can eliminate more inflammatory factors such as CRP,IL-6,TNF-α,and serum BNP in patients with uremia.Serum BNP Helps to adjust the dry weight in time,relieve cardiac load and reduce the incidence of heart failure.High-flux hemodialysis is one of the ways of treatment that reduce the morbidity of the heart failure.It can improve prognosis of the patients with MHD.
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Objective To investigate the change of cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTn Ⅰ),interleukin (IL)-6 in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement and compare the degrees of fentanil,sufentanil,and remifentanil on myocardial protection and inhibiting effect of inflammatory.Methods Forty-eight patients,undergoing cardiac valve replacement,were randomly divided into three groups (n =16):remifentanil (group R),sufentanil (group S),and fentanil (group F).All the patients were total intravenous anesthesia of midazolam,opioid,vecuronim,and propofol.Different opioids were used in each group.Group R was induced with remifentanyl 1 ~2 μg/kg and maintained at a rate of 1 ~4 μg/(kg · min).Group S was induced with sufentanyl 1 ~2 μg/kg and maintained at a rate of 1 ~4 μg/(kg · h).Group F was induced with fentanyl 5 ~ 10 μg/kg and maintained at a rate of 10 ~30 μg/(kg · h).Blood samples were taken before anesthesia (T0),twenty minutes after aortic declamping (T1),the end of operation (T2),6 h (T3),and 24 h (T4) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for determination of plasma concentration of troponinⅠ and IL-6.Results Compared to T0,cTn Ⅰ and IL-6 in three group at T1,T2,T3 were significantly higher (P < 0.05),cTn Ⅰ reached the peak level at T4 (P < 0.05),IL-6 reached the peak level at T3 (P < 0.05).Compared to group F,cTn Ⅰ and IL-6 in groups S and R at T1,T2,T3,and T4 decreased significantly (P <0.05).Conclusion Compared to fentanil,sufentanil and remifentanil had comparative advantages on lessening myocardial injury and inhibiting effect of inflammatory for patients who are undergoing cardiac valve replacement.
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Objective To investigate the relationship of serum IL-6 levels with cognitive dysfunction among patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS).Methods Patients diagnosed with OSAS by polysomnography (PSG) received assessment of cognitive function with Montreal Congnitive Assessment (MoCA).According to the result of MoCA assessment,patients were divided into two groups,without cognitive dysfunction group (n =47) and with cognitive dysfunction group (n =55);30 health volunteers were used as control.Serum IL-6 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in three groups;according to the apnea hypopnea index (AHI),OSAS patients with cognitive dysfunction were divided into three groups,light group (n =15),moderate group (n =16),and severe group (n =24),and differences in MoCA scores and serum IL-6 levels were analyzed among three groups.The correlation of serum IL-6 levels and MoCA scores were analyzed in OSAS patients with cognitive dysfunction.Results Serum levels of IL-6 in OSAS patients with cognitive dysfunction [(197.3 ± 72.58) pg/ ml] were significantly increased than those without cognitive dysfunction [(155 ± 39.3)pg/ml] as well as health control [(87.39 ±33.44)pg/ml] (P <0.01).For OSAS patients with cognitive dysfunction,MoCA scores were decreased and the level of serum IL-6 was increased among patients with poor AHI grade,with statistically significant difference.Pearson correlation analysis showed serum IL-6 levels were significantly negatively correlated with MoCA scores among OSAS patients with cognitive dysfunction (r =-0.65,P < 0.01).Conclusions Serum levels of IL-6 in OSAS patients with cognitive dysfunction were significandy increased and correlated with the cognitive dysfunction.OSAS patients with cognitive dysfunction experiencing sever AHI grade have more serious cognitive dysfunction and the higher serum levels of IL-6.
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Objective To investigate the relationships between serum inflammatory mediators and myocardial injury in rats with sepsis.Methods Thirty male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into normal control group and sepsis (0,24,48,72 h) groups.The rats subjected to sepsis were induced with cecum ligation perforation (CLP).Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α),interleukin-6 (IL-6),cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTnI) and B-type natriuretic peptide precursor (NT-proBNP) in the venous blood were measured at 0 h,24 h,48 h,and 72 h after CLP.The lactic acid (Lac) of the arterial blood,cardiac index (CI),acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) Ⅱ score were also determined simultaneously.Results The levels of TNF-α,IL-6,cTnI,NT-proBNP,and Lac in sepsis (24 h,48 h,and 72 h) groups were significantly elevated compared to normal control and sepsis (0 h) group.In addition,the number of sepsis (24 h,48 h,and 72 h) groups progressively increased (P <0.05).Conclusions It existed a close relationship between serum inflammatory mediators and myocardial injury,and made myocardium damage after CLP.
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Objective To investigate the changes of NF-κB p65, IL-6 and cell apoptosis in sec-ondary brain injury after traumatic brain injury and the influence of fenofibrate on these parameters in rats. Methods Ninety-eight male Sprague-Dawley ( SD) rats were randomly divided into two groups:fenofibrate group ( n =49) and control group ( n =49) .The fenofibrate group was induced with the improved Feeney method and received intragastrica of lipanthyl 60 mg/(kg? d) immediately after injury.The control group were received intragastrica of sodium chloride injection 2 ml/( kg? d) immediately after injury and twice everyday until rats were killed.Each group was divided into seven subgroups by sacrificed time after injury, those were 1 h, 3 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 3 d, and 7 d, and each subgroup got 7 rats.Each subgroup was ran-domly selected three rats after being killed to detect expressions of NF-κB p65 and IL-6 of rat contusion peri tissues brain tissues with immunohistochemical method.While using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling ( TUNEL) method was used to observe the peri cell apoptosis after brain contusion.Results The expressions of NF-κB p65 and the IL-6 in each fenofibrate group were significantly decreased relative to the control group ( P <0.05),and a significant positive correlation between both pa-rameters in two groups ( P <0.01) .At the same time, the number of apoptotic cells was decreased ( P <0.05).Conclusions Fenofibrate was probably through the route of relieving inflammation response to re-duce the change of secondary brain injury after traumatic brain injury and decrease neural cell apoptosis, and then provide protection of neurocytes.
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Objective To study the Sheng Mai San on the levels of cell factors induced by lipopolysaccharide in acute liver failure rats. Methods The models of chronic liver failure were constructed by injecting CCl4 in the abdomen of rats. The serum levels of lipopolysaccharide and cell factors were determined after treating with LPS and Sheng Mai San for 2 hours. Results The serum level of IL-6[(64.50±18.79)pg/ml vs (4.79±0.57)pg/ml], ICAM-1[(25100.00±5258.85)pg/ml vs (4215.50±942.79)pg/ml] and TNF-α[(17.55±2.39)pg/ml vs (10.92±5.02)pg/ml] was increased by CCl4 (P<0.05), but there is no effect on the serum level of LPS in rats [(0.058±0.007)EU/ml vs (0.040±0.002)EU/ml,P>0.05]. Sheng Mai San can significantly reduce the serum level of IL-6, ICAM-1 and TNF-α in rats with acute liver failure induced by CCl4 [(17.20±3.12)pg/ml,(9490.00±2725.78)pg/ml,(3.00±1.00)pg/ml,P<0.05]. After treating with LPS for 2 hours, the serum level of LPS, TNF-α, IL-6, ICAM-1 markedly increased [(0.501±0.019)EU/ml,(19750.00±9655.17)pg/ml,(5615.00±490.50)pg/ml,(41000.00±589.88)pg/ml,P<0.01]. Sheng Mai San could reduce the serum levels of LPS, TNF-α, IL-6, ICAM-1 and in rats with chronic liver failure (P<0.01). Conclusions SD Rats in the state of chronic liver fail-ure, existing serious serum endotoxin, can induce the levels of cell factors by diversification inflammation reaction and. ShengMaiSan can regulating the levels of cell factors in rats with chronic liver failure.
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Objectives To evaluate the effect of N-Acetylcysteine on the airway inflammation and remodeling of obese asthma mice with high-fat diets. Methods Forty female C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 4 groups, asthma group (A), obese asthma group (B), treatment group (C) and normal control group (D). Group A were sensitized and challenged by ovalbum (OVA) and normal diets. Group B were sensitized and challenged as group A but fed with high-fat diets, while group C were sensitized, challenged and fed as group B, but administrated N-Acetylcysteine 200 mg/kg. d from the third week after challenge. The cells in BALF were counted and classified after staining, IL-6 and 8-iso-PGF2α(8-iso-PGF2α) in lung tissues were detected by ELISA. WAt, WAm, Pbm, as the remodeling indices, measured in lung pathological section. All parameters were compared among 4 groups. Results In comparison with group D, the leukocytes and EOS in BALF, WAt/Pbm, WAm/Pbm in lung section were increased as well as IL-6 and 8-iso-PGF2α in lung tissue elevated in group A and group B, while the maximum changes were observed in group B (P <0. 05). After NAC treatment, the IL-6, 8-iso-PGF2α and WAt/ Pbm were decreased significantly (P <0. 05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that WAt/Pbm and IL-6 were in positive correlation with 8-iso-PGF2α (r =0. 817, 0. 737, P <0. 01). Conclusions N-Acetylcysteine can alleviate the airway inflammation and remodel reaction of asthma by a substantial inhibition of the oxidative stress reaction in lung.