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SOX9-Dependent Fibrosis Drives Renal Function in Nephronophthisis
[EMBO Molecular Medicine] Researchers showed that kidney-specific deletion of Fbxw7, the recognition receptor of the SCFFBW7 E3 ubiquitin ligase, resulted in a juvenile-adult nephronophthisis-like pathology characterized by slow-progressing corticomedullary cysts, tubular degeneration, and gradual loss of kidney function.
Matrix Stiffness Regulates Traction Forces, Cytoskeletal Dynamics, and Collagen Reorganization in Trabecular Meshwork Cells in Glaucoma
[Matter] Researchers utilized a 2D in vitro cell culture model using a type I collagen network to replicate the ECM of the human trabecular meshwork in both normal and glaucomatous human eyes.
Role of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin in Bruch’s Membrane Integrity
[Scientific Reports] Investigators used genetic knockout mice to study the role of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) in eye health. They showed that loss of AAT resulted in Bruch’s membrane thickening driven in part by increased laminin deposition with a concomitant decrease in collagen and elastin.
Collagen V Regulates Renal Function after Kidney Injury and Can Be Pharmacologically Targeted to Enhance Kidney Repair in Mice
[Science Translational Medicine] Using human population studies, the authors showed that circulating protein and renal mRNA amounts of collagen V A1 exhibited associations with kidney disease and incident chronic kidney disease risk.
Spatial Genomics: Mapping the Landscape of Fibrosis
[Science Translational Medicine] The authors review how various state-of-the-art spatial genomics approaches are being deployed to interrogate fibrosis across multiple organs, providing exciting insights into fibrotic disease pathogenesis.
Signaling Networks in Cancer Stromal Senescent Cells Establish Malignant Microenvironment
[Proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences of The United States of America] Investigators utilized p16-CreERT2-tdTomato mouse models to investigate the signaling networks established by senescent cancer stromal cells, contributing to the development of a malignant TME.
An Agrin–YAP/TAZ Rigidity Sensing Module Drives EGFR-Addicted Lung Tumorigenesis
[Advanced Science] Scientists revealed that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) governed tumorigenic agrin expression and then sensitized the RTK to tumor-stiffness through integrin mechanosignaling.
FibroBiologics Unveils New and Expanded Houston Laboratory Space to Pursue Innovation and Breakthroughs in Fibroblast-Based Therapeutics
[FibroBiologics, Inc.] FibroBiologics, Inc. announced the opening of a new laboratory facility that will expand the company’s ability to pioneer additional candidates for chronic disease-focused indications leveraging its novel fibroblast-based technology.
Elutia Announces GPO Agreement with Advantus Health Partners to Expand Access to EluProâ„¢
[Elutia, Inc. ] Elutia, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Advantus Health Partners to provide access of Elutia’s EluPro™ Antibiotic Eluting BioEnvelope to Advantus’ core group purchasing organizations solutions portfolio.
Fish Swim Bladder-Derived ECM Hydrogels Effectively Treat Myocardial Ischemic Injury through Immunomodulation and Angiogenesis
[Advanced Science] Scientists developed a unique hydrogel incorporating ECM from fish swim bladder, which had distinct advantages over mammalian derived ECM, such as low antigenicity, bioactivity, and source safety.
Fibroblast Atlas: Shared and Specific Cell Types across Tissues
[Science Advances] Scientists integrated 249,156 fibroblasts from 73 studies across 10 tissues to present a single-cell atlas of fibroblasts.
Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Foster a High-Lactate Microenvironment to Drive Perineural Invasion in Pancreatic Cancer
Scientists isolated perineural invasion-associated cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), which demonstrated a markedly enhanced capacity to promote neural invasion in pancreatic cancer compared to non-perineural invasion-associated...
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