# Deletion of periostin reduces muscular dystrophy and fibrosis in mice by modulating the transforming growth factor-β pathway

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/deletion-of-periostin-reduces-muscular-dystrophy-and-fibrosis-in-mice-by/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Angela Lorts,Jennifer A. Schwanekamp,Troy A. Baudino,Elizabeth M. McNally,Jeffery D. Molkentin |
| Citations | 153 |
| DOI | 10.1073/pnas.1204708109 |
| Fields | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2104588665 |
| PMID | 22711826 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2012 |

## Paper authors

- [Angela Lorts](https://scholariq.org/researchers/angela-lorts/)

## Paper journal

- [Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences](https://scholariq.org/journals/proceedings-of-the-national-academy-of-sciences/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Muscle Physiology and Disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/muscle-physiology-and-disorders/)

## Paper topics

- [Muscle Physiology and Disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/muscle-physiology-and-disorders/)
- [Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling](https://scholariq.org/topics/cardiac-fibrosis-and-remodeling/)
- [Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms](https://scholariq.org/topics/protease-and-inhibitor-mechanisms/)

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