The expression of COX-2 and EP2 in HCC cells and meloxicam reduces cell viability <i>in vitro</i>.

Abstract

<p>(A) The expression of COX-2 in HCC cell lines SMMC-7402, Bel-7402, HepG2, SMMC-7721 and Huh-7 was detected by Western Blotting. GAPDH served as an internal control. (B) Bel-7402, HepG2 and SMMC-7721 cells that express higher levels of COX-2 were incubated with increasing concentrations of meloxicam, and the rates of viability inhibition were measured. (C) The expression of EP2 in the above five HCC cell lines was detected by Western Blotting. GAPDH served as an internal control.</p