The number of GFAP positive cells in the hippocampus tissues of the EP + miR-103a inhibitors group was significantly less than that in the EP + inhibitors NC group (P < 0.05; Fig. 2c), indicating that the inhibition of the expression of miR-103a could inhibit the activation of astrocytes in the hippocampus tissues of epilepsy rats. The gene discussed is GFAP; the disease is epilepsy.