Fig. 3From: Effects on muscle tissue remodeling and lipid metabolism in muscle tissue from adult patients with polymyositis or dermatomyositis treated with immunosuppressive agentsThe fiber type composition was significantly different after glucocorticoid treatment. a The percentage of type I fibers was significantly decreased after glucocorticoid treatment from median 52 % to median 43 % (*p < 0.05). b The proportion of type II fibers was significantly increased after treatment from median 48 % to median 57 % (*p < 0.05)Back to article page