Liver Fibrosis Reversal Protocol Crossover
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis · Applying proven liver fibrosis reversal mechanisms to lung — stellate cell parallels to myofibroblast
Mechanism
Applying proven liver fibrosis reversal mechanisms to lung — stellate cell parallels to myofibroblast
Development stage
Translational
Evidence level
Level 2 (Cross-domain)
Developer
Icahn Sinai / Multiple
Overview
Liver fibrosis is REVERSIBLE in humans when cause removed. Hepatic stellate cells = lung myofibroblasts. Same TGF-β/PDGF/Hedgehog pathways. Key insight: liver achieves reversal through matrix metalloproteinase activation + stellate cell apoptosis. Apply MMP activation strategy to lung.
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