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Subsequently, we analyzed the expression pattern of miRNA, selected one significant profile, and then integrated putative miRNA targets with differentially expressed mRNA yielding 274 potential targets. The 274 targets were mainly involved in cell proliferation, cell locomotion and cellular homeostasis that were known to play important roles in modulating cell phenotype. The up-regulation of miR-221\/222 was found to correlate with the injury-induced SC phenotypic modulation. Enhanced expression of miR-221\/222 could promote SC proliferation and migration in vitro, while silencing its expression resulted in a reduced proliferation and migration. Further studies revealed that longevity assurance homologue 2 (LASS2) was a direct target of miR-221\/222 in SCs as miR-221\/222 bound directly to the 3\u2032-untranslated region of LASS2, thus reducing both mRNA and protein levels of LASS2. Silencing of LASS2 recapitulated the effects of miR-221\/222 mimics, whereas enforced knockdown of LASS2 reversed the suppressive effects of miR-221\/222 inhibitors. 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