Table 2. Genes encoding ECM and ECM-associated proteins identified in the microarray dataset. Each protein’s role or function is briefly summarized, and fold changes and adjusted P-values for differential expression are provided.
| Gene | Fold change | Adj. P value | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| upd | 63.1 | 3.99E-08 | Ligand |
| Mmp2 | 5.54 | 1.36E-04 | Protease |
| SPARC | 3.34 | 7.30E-05 | Collagen-binding |
| AdamTS-A | 2.84 | 8.82E-05 | Protease |
| Ppn | 2.76 | 8.82E-05 | Protease |
| scb | 2.49 | 1.65E-04 | Integrin |
| trol | 2.49 | 3.34E-05 | HSPG |
| m | 2.45 | 2.40E-04 | Secreted or ECM |
| LanB1 | 2.27 | 1.92E-03 | Laminin |
| Fas1 | 2.26 | 5.63E-03 | Adhesion |
| Mp | 2.23 | 6.55E-04 | Collagen XVIII |
| Col4a1 | 2.18 | 8.67E-03 | Collagen IV |
| LanB2 | 2.02 | 2.58E-03 | Laminin |