Fig. 3

Effects of simvastatin on inflammation. a The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in BALF were determined via ELISA. The number of neutrophils in the BALF was also detected. b The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in serum were determined via ELISA. The data are presented as the means ± SDs. a P < 0.05 vs. the S group; b P < 0.05 vs. the LV group. N = 12 per group