Figure 3
Correlation of Emax and collagen/Kindlin-2 expression in breast nodules. (a) Collagen intensity correlated positively with Emax (Coefficients = 0.89). (b) Kindlin-2 expression correlated positively with Emax (Coefficients = 0.88). Correlations were evaluated with Pearson’s test, and correlation coefficients were calculated. Coefficients ≥0.7 indicate a strong correlation; values ≥ 0.4 but < 0.7 indicate a moderate correlation; and values < 0.4 indicate a weak correlation. Emax, maximum elasticity.
