Cells were transiently transfected with control vector (pcDNA3.1( + )–6×Myc), IL-32γ vector, or ITGAV vector per well, using WelFect-EX PLUS transfection reagent in OPTI-MEM, according to the manufacturer’s specification (WelGENE, Seoul, Korea)7 (link). To generate stable cell lines (control vector and IL-32γ-CD133+ A549 cells), transfected CD133+ A549 cells were cultured in G418 containing growth medium (600 μg/ml) for 4 weeks. G418-resistant colonies were expanded and used.
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