Journal article
The extracellular matrix and mechanotransduction in pulmonary fibrosis
The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Vol.126, Art. 105802
2020
Abstract
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 includes several lung disorders with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) the most common and most severe. Pulmonary fibrosis is considered to be perpetuated by aberrant wound healing which leads to fibroblast accumulation, differentiation and activation, and deposition of excessive amounts of extracellular matrix (ECM) components, in particular, collagen. Recent studies have identified the importance of changes in the composition and structure of lung ECM during the development of pulmonary fibrosis and the interaction between ECM and lung cells. There is strong evidence that increased matrix stiffness induces changes in cell function including proliferation, migration, differentiation and activation. Understanding how changes in the ECM microenvironment influence cell behaviour during fibrogenesis, and the mechanisms regulating these changes, will provide insight for developing new treatments.
Details
- Title
- The extracellular matrix and mechanotransduction in pulmonary fibrosis
- Authors/Creators
- Z. Deng (Author/Creator)M.W. Fear (Author/Creator)Y. Suk Choi (Author/Creator)F.M. Wood (Author/Creator)A. Allahham (Author/Creator)S.E. Mutsaers (Author/Creator)C.M. Prêle (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Vol.126, Art. 105802
- Publisher
- Elsevier Limited
- Identifiers
- 991005541406107891
- Copyright
- © 2020 Elsevier Ltd.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.208 Vasculitis & Autoimmune Disorders
- 1.208.1262 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Web Of Science research areas
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- ESI research areas
- Biology & Biochemistry