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From: Periostin overexpression in scleroderma cardiac tissue and its utility as a marker for disease complications

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Periostin directly correlates with MRSS but is not increased in SSc-ILD. Spearman’s correlation analysis showing direct correlation between MRSS (modified Rodnan skin score) and circulating periostin; r-Spearman correlation coefficient; number of XY pairs: 81; p < 0.0001****. Scatterplot showing distribution of serum periostin levels in SSc patients without and with ILD. Bars represent mean and standard deviation, analyzed by unpaired Mann-Whitney test; ns, not significant

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