Fig. 6

EndMT cells had increased proliferative activity relative to non-endothelium-derived mesenchymal cells. a Representative photos of wound healing cell migration assay. b Cells that migrated into the circle were measured in a wound healing assay. EndMT cells had significantly higher migration activity than non-endothelium-derived mesenchymal cells (*P < 0.05, N = 5). Values are means ± SEM. c Quantitative PCR analyses of EndMT cells and non-endothelium derived mesenchymal cells that were both treated with LPS for 96 h were performed to evaluate expression of Ki67, a proliferation marker. Ki67 mRNA levels were significantly upregulated in EndMT cells (*P < 0.05, N = 5). Values are means ± SEM