Fig. 5From: Inhibition of EZH2 via activation of SAPK/JNK and reduction of p65 and DNMT1 as a novel mechanism in inhibition of human lung cancer cells by polyphyllin IExogenously expressed EZH2 not only restored cell growth, but also feedback antagonized PPI increased SAPK/JNK signaling. a PC9 and A549 cells were transfected with the control or expression constructs of DNMT1 for 24 h before exposing the cells to PPI for an additional 24 h. Afterwards, EZH2 and DNMT1 protein expression were determined using Western blot. b–c PC9 and A549 cells were transfected with the control or expression constructs of EZH2 for 24 h before exposing the cells to PPI for an additional 24 h. Afterwards, EZH2 and DNMT1 protein expression (b) and cell viability (c) were determined using Western blot and MTT assays, respectively. d PC9 and A549 cells were transfected with the control or expression constructs of EZH2 for 24 h before exposing the cells to PPI for an additional 24 h. Afterwards, EZH2, phosphor-SAPK/JNK were determined using Western blot. Values in bar graphs were given as the mean ± SD from three independent experiments performed in triplicate. *Indicates significant difference as compared to the untreated control group (P < 0.05). **Indicates significant difference from PPI treated alone (P < 0.05)Back to article page