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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Recent Updates on Molecular and Physical Therapies for Organ Fibrosis.

Michał Filipski, Natalia Libergal, Maksymilian Mikołajczyk, Daria Sznajderowicz, Vitalij Novickij, Augustinas Želvys, Paulina Malakauskaitė, Olga Michel, Julita Kulbacka, Anna Choromańska

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Michał FilipskiFaculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 5, 50-345 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0009-0005-0966-4246
Natalia LibergalFaculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 5, 50-345 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0009-0000-6201-6735
Maksymilian MikołajczykFaculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 5, 50-345 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0009-0007-8021-2781
Daria SznajderowiczFaculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 5, 50-345 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0009-0002-2715-984X
Vitalij NovickijDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.
Augustinas ŽelvysDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-1952-0431
Paulina MalakauskaitėDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0009-0004-4265-5061
Olga MichelDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.
Julita KulbackaDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-8272-5440
Anna ChoromańskaDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211 A, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9997-7783

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Organ fibrosis is a progressive and often irreversible pathological process characterized by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix, leading to tissue dysfunction and failure. Despite its significant impact on various organ systems, available antifibrotic therapies remain limited. This review focuses on novel therapeutic approaches to inhibit fibrosis and improve clinical outcomes. Current strategies include small molecule inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies targeting fibrosis mediators, gene therapies, and cell-based approaches, including mesenchymal stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells. In addition, the development of innovative drug delivery systems and combination therapies involving pulsed magnetic fields (PMFs) opens new possibilities for increasing the precision and efficacy of treatment. In recent years, multiomic approaches have enabled a better understanding of fibrosis mechanisms, facilitating the personalization of therapy. The role of artificial intelligence in drug discovery has also increased, as exemplified by models that support the design of small-molecule inhibitors currently undergoing clinical evaluation. This review discusses key signaling pathways involved in fibrosis progression, such as TGF-β, p38 MAPK, and fibroblast activation, as well as novel therapeutic targets. Although clinical trial results indicate promising potential for new therapies, challenges remain in optimizing drug delivery, considering patient heterogeneity, and ensuring long-term safety. The future of fibrosis therapy relies on integrating precision medicine, combination therapies, and molecularly targeted strategies to inhibit or even reverse the fibrosis process. Further intensive interdisciplinary collaboration is required to successfully implement these innovative solutions in clinical practice.

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FibrosisAnimalsDrug Delivery SystemsGenetic TherapyHumansMolecular Targeted TherapySignal Transductionantifibrotic therapyfibrosisgene therapystem cellstargeted therapy

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PMID41471790
PMCPMC12736361

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