Fig. 4From: RETRACTED ARTICLE: Targeting MALAT1 and miRNA-181a-5p for the intervention of acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndromeKnockdown of MALAT1 inhibits LPS-induced apoptosis in HPMECs. SiR-MALAT1 or siR-NC was transfected to HPMECs, which were then treated with LPS. a Decreased MALAT1 expression by siR-MALAT1. b Decreased LPS-induced Fas mRNA level by siR-MALAT1. c, d Decreased LPS-induced Fas protein level by mimic siR-MALAT1. e Decreased LPS-induced HPMEC apoptosis by siR-MALAT1. *, **p < 0.05, 0.01Back to article page