CCL5 and Miyoshi myopathy: Of note, among the above cited cytokines, the C-C chemokine RANTES showed the highest level of expression documented by an increased concentration gradient from the healthy subjects (0.52 pg/ml) to the Asb-workers (23004 pg/ml) and MM patients (34539 pg/ml) (p<0.001) suggesting a strong association of this growth factor with the exposure to asbestos fibres.