Fig. 1

LBX2-AS1 possessed a potent expression in GC cells. a RT-qPCR analysis of LBX2-AS1 in GC cell lines and normal gastric cell. b Measurement of the efficacy of LBX2-AS1 knockdown via RT-qPCR in MGC803 and BGC823 cells. c, d Evaluation of proliferation ability of MGC803 and BGC823 cells transfected with sh-LBX2-AS1#1/2 or sh-NC via colony formation and EdU assays (scale bar = 200 μm). e Measurement of cell apoptosis capability in transfected cells via flow cytometry. f Evaluation of proteins associated with apoptosis by western blot in transfected cells. g, h Evaluation of cell migration and invasion capacities in transfected cells by transwell. Scale bar = 200 μm. ^*P < 0.05, ^**P < 0.01