Shared and distinct mechanisms of fibrosis.

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Fibrosis is defined as an excessive deposition of connective tissue components and can affect virtually every organ system, including the skin, lungs, liver and kidney. Fibrotic tissue remodelling often leads to organ malfunction and is commonly associated with high morbidity and mortality. The medical need for effective antifibrotic therapies is thus very high. However, the extraordinarily high costs of drug...

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