Palmitic Acid Induces MicroRNA-221 Expression to Decrease Glucose Uptake in HepG2 Cells via the PI3K/AKT/GLUT4 Pathway

Figure 3

Effect of miR-221 mimic and inhibitor on miR-221 transfection on miRNA expression and glucose uptake. miR-221 expression was assayed by qPCR. (a); HepG cells were transfected with miR-221 mimic or inhibitor for 24 h PA was added to culture media for 24 h and miR-221 expression was assayed (b); glucose consumption was determined by the glucose oxidase method (c). Values are the means ± SD (n = 3). , versus control group, , versus the indicated group (n = 3).

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