Fig. 6From: LncRNA KCNQ1OT1 affects cell proliferation, apoptosis and fibrosis through regulating miR-18b-5p/SORBS2 axis and NF-ĸB pathway in diabetic nephropathyKnockdown of KCNQ1OT1 inhibited EMT and NF-ĸB pathway. a, b the mRNA and protein levels of Twist, NF-κB and STAT3 were detected in HGMCs transfected with si-KCNQ1OT1. c, d the mRNA and protein levels of Twist, NF-κB and STAT3 were detected in HRGECs transfected with si-KCNQ1OT1. N = 3, *P < 0.05Back to article page