Figure 2 (IMAGE) Kanazawa University Caption qRT-PCR analysis of PD-L1 mRNA levels in muscle cells. Relative PD-L1 mRNA expression levels were significantly increased in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) and myositis when compared to those in patients with non-myopathy (NM) (MG vs. NM p < 0.05, myositis vs. NM p < 0.005). Credit Kanazawa University Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.