Fig. 4

MicroRNA-148a-3p inhibits growth of esophageal carcinoma cells through inhibiting CEP55 expression. A CEP55 mRNA level in each group of cells measured through qRT-PCR. B Protein level of CEP55 in each group of cells was measured via western blot. C Cell proliferative ability of esophageal carcinoma in each transfection group was assessed by CCK8 assay. D Cell apoptotic ability of esophageal carcinoma in each transfection group was measured via flow cytometry. E Cell invasive ability of esophageal carcinoma in each transfection group was detected through Transwell assay (100 ×). F Cell migratory ability of esophageal carcinoma in each transfection group was assessed by wound healing assay (40 ×). G Western blot was applied to examine the PI3K/AKT related proteins *p < 0.05