Fig. 4

Serum miRNAs correlate to clinical parameters. Spearman correlations were performed between circulating miRNA expression and various clinical parameters in (a) (n = 116). FEV1 = Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 s. FVC = Forced Vital Capacity. p (%) = percent predicted. Dlco = Diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide. BMI = Body Mass Index. ICS = Inhaled Corticosteroids. ECP = Eosinophil cationic protein. Cells are 10^9/L, height in cm, weight in kg. Each boxed section (b-d) is a cut out and enlarged section highlighted from the larger correlation matrix (a) and contains the correlation coefficient for each pair and significant correlations (*) if present. p < 0.05 = *; p < 0.01 = **; p < 0.001 = ***; p < 0.0001 = ****