Figure 4.
The effect of HBx overexpression and HMGA2 suppression on HCCLM3 cell invasive potential was assessed by the Matrigel invasion assay. (A) Representative image of Matrigel invasion assay and (B) quantification. The number of cells that invaded the basal side of the Matrigel-coated Transwell inserts were counted at 24 h (magnification, ×100). *P<0.05. HBX, HBV X protein; siRNA, small interfering RNA; HMGA2, high mobility group AT-hook 2; NC, negative control.