PTEN overexpression overturned the effects of miR-17-5p mimic on the migration and tube formation of EPCs. (a, c) The migration ability of EPCs after overexpressing miR-17-5p and PTEN was detected by wound healing assay (magnification ×100). (B. D) The tube formation ability of EPCs after overexpressing miR-17-5p and PTEN was detected by tube formation assay (magnification ×100). (***P < 0.001, vs. NC; ^^^P < 0.001, vs. Control; ###P < 0.001, vs. PTEN; &&&P < 0.001, vs. M+ NC) (EPCs: endothelial progenitor cells, M: miR-17-5p mimic, NC; negative control)