As shown by RT-qPCR and western blot analysis, the mRNA and protein expression of both FTO and MYC was elevated when the CRC cells underwent co-transfection with miR-96 mimic and oe-NC while it was diminished upon co-transfection with miR-96 mimic and oe-AMPKα2 (Fig. 6a). The gene discussed is FTO; the disease is colorectal carcinoma.