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

Table 2 Correlation analysis between serum periostin and continuous clinical variables in SSc patients

Parameter	Number of pairs	R coefficient	p value
Age	106	− 0.07	0.46
Disease duration	71	− 0.28	0.018
mRSS	81	0.49	< 0.0001
FVC	92	− 0.14	0.18
FEV1	93	− 0.15	0.16
DLCO	89	− 0.11	0.29
BNP (pg/l)	60	0.17	0.20

Spearman’s correlation analysis showing correlation between periostin (ng/ml) and disease duration, and mRSS in SSc patients. mRSS Modified Rodnan skin score, FVC Forced vital capacity, FEV1 Forced expiratory volume, DLCO Diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide, BNP Brain natriuretic peptide

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