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Renal fibrosis is the central pathogenic process in progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Collagen type VI (COL VI) is upregulated in renal fibrosis. Endotrophin is released from COL VI and promotes pleiotropic pro-fibrotic effects. Kidney disease severity varies considerably and accurate inf...
December 1, 2017
Journal:
Scientific Reports, Nature
Author:
Fenton A, Jesky M, Boor P, Tepel M, Karsdal MA, Genovese F, Cockwell P, Ferro CJ, Rasmussen DGK
Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and early mortality. The underlying pathophysiological processes are not entirely understood but may include dysregulation of extracellular matrix formation with accelerated systemic and re...
March 20, 2017
Journal:
J Transl Med.
Author:
Hijmans RS, Yazdani S, Navis G, van Goor H, Karsdal MA, Genovese F, van den Born J, Rasmussen DGK
A high level of extracellular matrix (ECM) turnover characterizes several lung diseases with fibrotic features. Type III collagen is one of the most abundant collagens in lung parenchyma, and cathepsins play a role in lung pathology, being responsible for tissue remodeling. In this study, we explore...
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