Fig. 3From: LncRNA MALAT1 exhibits positive effects on nucleus pulposus cell biology in vivo and in vitro by sponging miR-503The effect of MALAT1 on NPCs proliferation, apoptosis, and ECM degradation a NPCs were transfected with OV-NC or OV-MALAT1 under IL-1β stimulation, the cell was observed. b and c The cell viability was determined using CCK8 assays and cell counting. d and e The cell apoptosis was determined using Annexin V/PI staining. f-h The protein levels of Collagen II and Aggrecan were determined using Immunoblotting assays. The data are presented as mean ± SD of three independent experiments *P < 0.05, compared to control group; #P < 0.05, compared to IL-1β + OV-NC (negative control) groupBack to article page