Inhibition of antiapoptotic BCL-2 proteins with ABT-263 induces fibroblast apoptosis, reversing persistent pulmonary fibrosis
Patients with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (PF-ILDs) carry a poor prognosis and have limited therapeutic options. A hallmark feature is fibroblast resistance to apoptosis, leading to their persistence, accumulation, and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix. A complex bala...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2023-02-01
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Series: | JCI Insight |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.163762 |