Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal age-associated disease that is characterized by
progressive and irreversible scarring of the lung. The pathogenesis of IPF is not completely …

Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is a key signaling and regulatory molecule involved
in different biological processes, such as cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and wound …

The collagen network is altered in fibrotic diseases associated with extracellular matrix
(ECM) biosynthesis and remodeling. This mini-review focuses on the quantitative and …

Hypoxia has long been implicated in the pathogenesis of fibrotic diseases. Aberrantly
activated myofibroblasts are the primary pathological driver of fibrotic progression, yet how …

Transcription factors and signaling molecules are well‐known regulators of stem cell identity
and behavior; however, increasing evidence indicates that environmental cues contribute to …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive interstitial lung disorder
showcasing an interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental risks. This …

Split thickness skin graft (STSG) implantation is one of the standard therapies for full
thickness wound repair when full thickness autologous skin grafts (FTG) or skin flap …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) and progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) are intrinsically tied
syndromes. In this regard, the acutely injured kidney often does not achieve its full …

Radiation‐induced fibrosis (RIF) develops months to years after initial radiation exposure.
RIF occurs when normal fibroblasts differentiate into myofibroblasts and lay down aberrant …

Pyroptosis is a pro-inflammatory form of programmed cell death, whose genesis directly
depended on caspase-1 activation. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disease …