Fig. 2

a The relative expression of miR-98 in HSFBs after transfection with mimics NC and miR-98 mimics. b Cell viability of HSFBs was determined after transfection with mimics NC miR-98 mimics for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 days. c The apoptosis portion of HSFBs after transfection with mimics NC miR-98 mimics. *P < 0.05 and **P < 0.01, compared with mimic NC group, the relative expression, cell viability or apoptosis portion of HSFBs in miR-98 mimics had significant difference. d The relative expression of miR-98 in HSFBs after transfection with inhibitor NC and miR-98 inhibitor. e Cell viability of HSFBs was determined after transfection with inhibitor NC and miR-98 inhibitor for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 days. f The apoptosis portion of HSFBs after transfection with inhibitor NC and miR-98 inhibitor. *P < 0.05 and **P < 0.01, compared with inhibitor NC group, the relative expression, cell viability or apoptosis portion of HSFBs in miR-98 inhibitor had significant difference