Does triptolide suppress CD80 and CD86 expressions and IL-12 production in THP-1 cells?
Triptolide impairs the antigen-presenting function by inhibiting CD80 and CD86 expressions and decreased IL-12p40 and IL-12p70 (bioactive form) productions from the activated THP-1 cells.
In general, patients lack the ability to judge hospital quality and are unfamiliar with the commonly used quality indicators. Public education should be enhanced, or more understandable indicators should be developed in the future.