Research Article

LncRNA-XIST Promotes Proliferation and Migration in ox-LDL Stimulated Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells through miR-539-5p/SPP1 Axis

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Effects of XIST on proliferation, migration, and invasion of ox-LDL- stimulated vascular smooth muscle cells. (a) RT-qPCR was used to detect the efficiency of knockdown XIST in VSMCs. (b) CCK-8 assay showed cell viability in different groups. (c) The expression of Ki67 and PCNA protein. (d)–(f) Wound-healing assay () and transwell assay () showed effects on VSMCs invasion and migration. (g) The expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein detected by western blot analyses. , , #, ##.
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