Cell counting assay was conducted on the sh#1, sh#2, and shNT targeted MOLM13, OCIAML2, and THP1 to monitor the ability of proliferation of AML cells. shNT was used as a negative control. Data shown are means ± SEM from three independent experiments. * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01, *** P < 0.001, unpaired Student’s t -test.