Increased expression and accumulation of GDF15 in IPF extracellular matrix contribute to fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic disease of unmet medical need. It is characterized by formation of scar tissue leading to a progressive and irreversible decline in lung function. IPF is associated with repeated injury, which may alter the composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2022-08-01
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Series: | JCI Insight |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.153058 |