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Therapeutic targeting of argininosuccinate synthase 1 (ASS1)-deficient pulmonary fibrosis
25 Jan 2021
Abstract excerpt
Argininosuccinate synthase 1 (ASS1) serves as a critical enzyme in arginine biosynthesis; however, its role in interstitial lung diseases, particularly idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), remains largely unknown. This study aims at characterization and targeting of ASS1 deficiency in pulmonary fibrosis. We find that ASS1 was significantly decreased and inversely correlated with fibrotic status. Transcriptional...
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