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Fig. 7

From: Vitamin D and its receptor in skeletal muscle are associated with muscle disease manifestation, lipid metabolism and physical fitness of patients with myositis

Fig. 7

Carnitin palmitoyl transferase 1, CPT1, the rate-limiting enzyme in mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation is decreased in IIM skeletal muscle (A), and correlates with vitamin D levels (B, C). An unpaired t-test (A) and Pearson correlation coefficient (B, C) were used to assess the variables relationships. Points colour scheme: white – HC, light grey—IIM before PT, dark grey – IIM after PT. PT – personal training

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Arthritis Research & Therapy

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