Corin showed higher levels in ICM hearts (112±24 vs. 100±7, p<0.05), but not in DCM hearts (97±33 vs. 100±7, p = 0.634) compared to CNT; besides the ICM group also showed higher levels compared to DCM group (112±24 vs. 97±33, p<0.05) (Figure 2B). This evidence concerns the gene CORIN and familial dilated cardiomyopathy.