Proapoptotic Role of Potassium Ions in Liver Cells

Figure 3

Potassium ions promoted cell apoptosis of liver cells. L02 () and HepG2 () cells were added to 6-well plates and cocultured with different concentrations of potassium ions for 48 hrs. Then, the effects of potassium ions on L02 and HepG2 cell apoptosis were determined by flow cytometry. (a, b) The apoptotic L02 cells treated with potassium ions increased significantly at 48 hrs (). (c, d) The apoptotic HepG2 cells treated with potassium ions increased significantly at 48 hrs, too (). All data are represented as mean ± SEM. , .

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