ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023
Fibrotic Diseases of the Human Urinary and Genital Tract: Current Understanding and Potential Strategies for Treatment.
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- Verapamil Reduces Collagen Synthesis to Alleviate Ureteral Scar Formation by Inhibiting KDM1A-Mediated Epigenetic Silencing of SESN2.Kidney & blood pressure research · 2026Article
- A narrative review of the distribution and role of multipotent fibroblasts in penile tissue: implications for regenerative medicine and erectile dysfunction.Translational andrology and urology · 2025Review
- Rational Use of Bethanechol in Dogs and Cats with Bladder Dysfunction.Veterinary sciences · 2025Review
- βNeurourology and urodynamics · 2025Review
- Biomimetic, Suturable, and Extensible Electrospun Scaffolds for Lower Urinary Tract Surgical Reconstruction.Advanced healthcare materials · 2025Article
- Case Report: Iatrogenic intraperitoneal hematoma compresses the ureters leading to urogenic sepsis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Fibrosis is a disease condition characterized by abnormalities of the extracellular matrix, such as accumulation of the transforming growth factor β, infiltration by myofibroblasts, deposition of collagen, and a generalized dysregulation of collagen maturation. It can severely impair the function of organs by replacing normal tissue with a highly collagenized matrix, thereby reducing the elasticity and compliance of tissues. Fibrotic diseases of the genitourinary tract present relevant problems in healthcare, and their principles of pathophysiology remain unclarified; hence, the armamentarium for prevention and treatment is limited. These diseases include renal fibrosis, Peyronie's disease and ureteral and urethral strictures due to perturbations in the process of wound healing in response to injuries. Such deteriorations may contribute to obstructive uropathies or sexual dysfunction. This review provides a brief overview of the most frequent fibrotic diseases of the genitourinary system and of how the pathophysiology is related to symptoms, and also highlights potential therapeutic strategies to address the abnormal deposition of collagen. Although the understanding of factors associated with fibrotic conditions of the urinary and genital tract is still limited, some beneficial advances have been made. Further research will serve to provide a more comprehensive insight into factors responsible for the development of fibrotic tissue deposition.
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