To inhibit the expression of HIF-1α, the specific inhibitor of HIF-1α (2-MeOE2), which was purchased from Selleck Chemicals LLC, was added into the induced culture medium for 24 h in hypoxic conditions, as described previously [35 (link)]. A concentration gradient test was performed to determine the minimum effective concentration (MEC) of the inhibitor. The 2-methoxyestradiol was used at concentration of 0, 5, 10, and 15 µM, respectively. ADSCs were then treated with 2-methoxyestradiol at MEC in both normoxia and hypoxia samples.
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