Fig. 2From: BTB and CNC homology 1 (Bach1) induces lung cancer stem cell phenotypes by stimulating CD44 expressionRole of Bach1 in lung CSC proliferation, apoptosis, and invasion. CD44 + cells were cultured at 70% confluency and transfected with LV-shBach1 for 48 h. A The EdU assay was performed 48 h post-transfection to determine cell proliferation. B A colony formation assay was performed to assess cell colony formation capacity. C Flow cytometry was utilized to detect cell apoptosis. D p53, BCL2 and BAX protein expression in lung CSCs. E A Transwell invasion assay was performed to determine cell invasion ability. *P < 0.05; **P < 0.01Back to article page