[Effect of dexamethasone on expressions of TWEAK and Fn14 in the lung of asthmatic mice].

Aim: To investigate the effect of dexamethasone (Dex) on the expressions of TNF-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) and fibroblast growth factor-inducible immediate-early response protein 14 (Fn14) in the lung of asthmatic mice.

Methods: Ovalbumin (OVA) was used to induce asthma in BALB/c mice. Thirty-six female mice were randomly divided into control group (n=12), asthmatic group (n=12) and Dex treated group (n=12).