Definition: Given a passage classify if the passage has a definite objective/aim/goal or not. Output '1' if the passage has a defininte objective/aim/goal and output '0' if the passage does not have a definite objective/aim/goal.
Input: To investigate the effect of glycyrrhizin (Gly) on human neutrophil elastase (HNE)- induced mucin (MUC) 5AC overproduction in human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE), and the potential signaling pathway involved in this process.', 'The cultured cells were divided into 3 groups: a control group, cultured in serum-free DMEM medium; an HNE group, pretreated with HNE alone; and a Gly group, incubated with HNE and Gly. After stimulation with a variety of Gly concentrations, the cytotoxicity was assessed by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium method. The mRNA expressions of p38, nuclear factor B (NF-B) p65, inhibitory B (IB) and MUC5AC were detected by real-time PCR. The phosphorylation levels of p38 (p-p38), NF-B p65 (p-NF-B p65) and IB (p-IB) were measured by Western blot while the levels of MUC5AC protein were analyzed by emzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunofluorescence.', 'Compared with the control group, the expression levels of MUC5AC mRNA and protein in the HNE group were both significantly increased. There was a significant increase in p-p38 and p-NF-B p65, while the production of IB was much lower than that in the control group. Gly significantly inhibited the increase of MUC5AC, p38 and NF-B p65, but increased the activity of IB.
Output:
1