Abstract

A delicate balance exists between ECM synthesis and degradation such that interruption of the corresponding pathways results in increased plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), pathological matrix accumulation, and glomerulosclerosis. A new study demonstrates that therapy with a mutant PAI-1 increases matrix turnover and reduces glomerulosclerosis by competing with endogenous PAI-1, suggesting therapeutic utility in the treatment of fibrotic renal disease.

Authors

Agnes B. Fogo

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