ReviewZhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences2025
[Research progress on collagen secretion mechanisms in scarring].
Review in Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Piezo1 drives fibroblast activation in epidural fibrotic remodelling via the ET-1/HIF-1α pathway.Bone & joint research · 2026Article
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Abstract
Scar formation is characterized by dynamic alterations in collagen secretion, which critically determine scar morphology and pathological progression. In fibroblasts, collagen secretion is initiated through the activation of cytokine- and integrin-mediated signaling pathways, which promote collagen gene transcription. The procollagen polypeptide α chains undergo extensive post-translational modifications, including hydroxylation and glycosylation, within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), followed by folding and assembly into triple-helical procollagen. Subsequent intracellular trafficking involves the sequential transport of procollagen through the ER, Golgi apparatus, and plasma membrane, accompanied by further structural refinements prior to extracellular secretion. Once secreted, procollagen is enzymatically processed to form mature collagen fibrils, which drive scar tissue remodeling. Recent advances in elucidating regulation of collagen secretion have identified pivotal molecular targets, such as transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), prolyl 4-hydroxylase (P4H), heat shock protein 47 (HSP47), and transport and Golgi organization protein 1 (TANGO1), providing novel therapeutic strategies to mitigate pathological scar hyperplasia and improve regenerative outcomes. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms governing collagen secretion during scar formation, with emphasis on signaling cascades, procollagen biosynthesis, intracellular transport dynamics, and post-translational modifications, thereby offering a framework for developing targeted anti-scar therapies.
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