Besides, the E-cadherin protein levels were reduced, while the Fibronectin, N-cadherin and vimentin protein levels were increased in the miR-98+SALL4 group compared to the miR-98 group (Figure 8C-8D), suggesting that the EMT was promoted after restoration of SALL4 expression in HCC cells. This evidence concerns the gene VIM and hepatocellular carcinoma.