New insights into Hippo/YAP signaling in fibrotic diseases

MM Mia, MK Singh - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fibrosis results from defective wound healing processes often seen after chronic injury
and/or inflammation in a range of organs. Progressive fibrotic events may lead to permanent …

The extracellular matrix and mechanotransduction in pulmonary fibrosis

Z Deng, MW Fear, YS Choi, FM Wood… - The international journal …, 2020 - Elsevier
Pulmonary fibrosis is characterised by excessive scarring in the lung which leads to
compromised lung function, serious breathing problems and in some diseases, death. It …

Hippo signaling pathway and respiratory diseases

W Tang, M Li, X Yangzhong, X Zhang, A Zu… - Cell Death …, 2022 - nature.com
The hippo signaling pathway is a highly conserved evolutionary signaling pathway that
plays an important role in regulating cell proliferation, organ size, tissue development, and …

Novel approaches to target fibroblast mechanotransduction in fibroproliferative diseases

M Ezzo, B Hinz - Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2023 - Elsevier
The ability of cells to sense and respond to changes in mechanical environment is vital in
conditions of organ injury when the architecture of normal tissues is disturbed or lost. Among …

The Hippo signaling pathway in drug resistance in cancer

R Zeng, J Dong - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Although great breakthroughs have been made in cancer treatment
following the development of targeted therapy and immune therapy, resistance against anti …

The YAP/TAZ signaling pathway in the tumor microenvironment and carcinogenesis: Current knowledge and therapeutic promises

Á Ortega, I Vera, MP Diaz, C Navarro, M Rojas… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The yes-associated protein (YAP) and the transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif
(TAZ) are transcriptional coactivators, members of the Hippo signaling pathway, which play …

Aligned lovastatin-loaded electrospun nanofibers regulate collagen organization and reduce scar formation

Z Chen, L Xiao, C Hu, Z Shen, E Zhou, S Zhang… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
Excessive scar formation caused by cutaneous injury leads to pruritus, pain, contracture,
dyskinesia, and unpleasant appearance. Functional wound dressings are designed to …

Transcription factors in fibroblast plasticity and CAF heterogeneity

R Melchionna, P Trono, A Di Carlo… - Journal of Experimental …, 2023 - Springer
In recent years, research focused on the multifaceted landscape and functions of cancer-
associated fibroblasts (CAFs) aimed to reveal their heterogeneity and identify commonalities …

[HTML][HTML] Metabolic perturbations in fibrosis disease

CY Ung, A Onoufriadis, M Parsons, JA McGrath… - … International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Metabolic changes occur in all forms of disease but their impact on fibrosis is a relatively
recent area of interest. This review provides an overview of the major metabolic pathways …

Lipid metabolism in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: From pathogenesis to therapy

R Chen, J Dai - Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2023 - Springer
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic irreversible interstitial lung disease
characterized by a progressive decline in lung function. The etiology of IPF is unknown …