Figure 2. Effects of OA on the cell cycle and apoptosis in MCF-7 cells. Cells were treated with 40 μM OA for various hours (0 h, 4 h, 6 h and 8 h). (A) PI staining was conducted to observe the effect of OA on the cell cycle in vitro. Representative images were shown. (B) At least three independent experiments were performed, and the samples were prepared in triplicate. The data represent the mean ± SD. *P < 0.05, compared to control group. (C) Annexin V FITC/PI double staining was conducted to observe the effect of OA on apoptosis in vitro. Representative images were shown. (D) At least three independent experiments were performed, and the samples were prepared in triplicate. The data represent the mean ± SD. *p < 0.05, **P < 0.01, compared to control group.