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September 19, 2025Open Access

Cadherin-11 integrates Piezo1 and interleukin-6 signaling to promote fibroblast activation

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LALeilani R. AstrabUniversity of Virginia SCSteven R. CaliariUniversity of Virginia

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Findings demonstrate that cadherin-11 and Piezo1 contribute to fibroblast activation via interleukin-6, suggesting potential therapeutic targets in pulmonary fibrosis.

Key Points

Cadherin-11 acts as a key mediator in sustaining fibroblast activation and is linked with Piezo1 and interleukin-6.
Blocking interleukin-6 signaling reduces cadherin-11 expression but not Piezo1, indicating different regulatory roles.
Fibroblast activation was quantified through assessment of spreading and type I collagen expression, with cadherin-11 knockout showing suppressed activation metrics.
The study highlights a novel signaling pathway involving cadherin-11 in the context of pulmonary fibrosis, advocating for further therapeutic exploration.

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Astrab et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464e031b076d99fa63d49 https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.16.674909

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September 19, 2025Open Access

Cadherin-11 integrates Piezo1 and interleukin-6 signaling to promote fibroblast activation

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Authors

LALeilani R. AstrabUniversity of Virginia SCSteven R. CaliariUniversity of Virginia

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Overview

Findings demonstrate that cadherin-11 and Piezo1 contribute to fibroblast activation via interleukin-6, suggesting potential therapeutic targets in pulmonary fibrosis.

Key Points

Cadherin-11 acts as a key mediator in sustaining fibroblast activation and is linked with Piezo1 and interleukin-6.
Blocking interleukin-6 signaling reduces cadherin-11 expression but not Piezo1, indicating different regulatory roles.
Fibroblast activation was quantified through assessment of spreading and type I collagen expression, with cadherin-11 knockout showing suppressed activation metrics.
The study highlights a novel signaling pathway involving cadherin-11 in the context of pulmonary fibrosis, advocating for further therapeutic exploration.

Cite This Study

Astrab et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464e031b076d99fa63d49 https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.16.674909

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