To investigate whether Linc-KIAA1737–2 participated in sepsis-induced acute kidney injury, we evaluated the impact of Linc-KIAA1737–2 knock-down on the LPS-induced apoptosis of HK-2 cells (si-Linc-KIAA1737–2#1, si-Linc-KIAA1737–2#2). The gene discussed is CIPC; the disease is acute kidney injury.