Fig. 1

The induction of SCAP into endothelial-like cells using small molecules and growth factors. a Schematic diagram of the induction protocol. b Representative morphological changes of SCAP after SM exposure. Scale bar = 500 μm. c The gene expression levels of CD31 and VEGFR2 in SCAP during SM treatment. All of the results represent the mean ± SEM of 3 independent experiments (n = 3). d, e The protein expression levels of CD31 and VEGFR2 in SCAP during SM treatment. The band intensities were analysed using ImageJ software; GAPDH was used as an internal control. All of the results represent the mean ± SEM of 3 independent experiments (n = 3). f Assessment of the viability of SCAP after SM exposure using live/dead assay. Scale bar = 500 μm. ^*P < .05, ^**P < .01