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Fibrosis uncovered: ADAMTS12 cuts to the core of extracellular matrix drama
Bernhard Dumoulin, Katalin Susztak
Bernhard Dumoulin, Katalin Susztak
Published September 17, 2024
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2024;134(18):e183115. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI183115.
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Fibrosis uncovered: ADAMTS12 cuts to the core of extracellular matrix drama

Abstract

Fibrosis is a common manifestation of most progressive and degenerative diseases, with myofibroblast activation and matrix accumulation playing a key role. In this issue of the JCI, Hoeft et al. identify the important role of ADAMTS12 in fibroblast activation. ADAMTS12, a secreted protein, is involved in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, cell signaling, and inflammation. ADAMTS12 facilitates proteolysis by cleaving various substrates such as ECM components, which are vital for cellular signaling and remodeling. Additionally, it modulates cell-matrix interactions, influencing cell adhesion and migration, and plays an important role in the inflammatory processes. Understanding the role of ADAMTS12 offers potential therapeutic insights for targeting fibrosis in progressive diseases.

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Bernhard Dumoulin, Katalin Susztak

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