Figure 12: C12-HSL decreases cell viability and induces mucin abnormal expression of HCT116 cells.

(A) MTT assay of cell viability in C4-HSL treated HCT116 cells. (B) MTT assay of cell viability in C12-HSL treated HCT116 cells. (C) PAS assay of MUC2 content in HCT116 cells. (D) PAS assay of MUC2 content in culture medium. (E) PAS staining and (F) Alcian blue staining. Values are presented as mean ± SEM (n = 6) in (A–D). ***p < 0.001 versus DMSO group.