Protein lysates (20–30 μg) were run onto 10% to 12% SDS–PAGE gels; electrophoresis and blocking were conducted as described (5 (link)). Blots were probed overnight at 4°C with respective antibodies. Primary antibodies anti-p-AKT (S473), anti-AKT, anti-Bcl-XL, anti-p-ERK (T202/Y204), anti-ERK, anti-p-STAT3, anti-STAT3, antisurvivin, and anti-β-actin were obtained from Cell Signaling Technology. Anti-EphB4 (clone# m265) and anti- ephrin-B2 antibodies were provided by Vasgene Therapeutics Inc.. Horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated secondary antibodies were obtained from Sigma.