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Multiorgan fibrosis is driven by bidirectional mechanobiological feedback loops between cellular signaling and the extracellular matrix's physical properties, which can be targeted using quantitative diagnostic and therapeutic thresholds. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To outline a unifying mechanobiological framework that explains how physical extracellular matrix interactions drive organ fibrosis and define quantitative thresholds for clinical intervention.

September 3, 2026Journal of Cell Communication and SignalingOpen Access

Mechanobiological feedback loops and quantitative decision thresholds in organ fibrosis: Translational principles for antifibrotic therapy

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ALAmedeo Lonardo RWRalf Weiskirchen

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Narrative review demonstrates bidirectional mechanobiological feedback loops driving multi-organ fibrosis, suggesting quantitative mechanical thresholds can guide targeted antifibrotic therapies.

Key Points

To outline a unifying mechanobiological framework that explains how physical extracellular matrix interactions drive organ fibrosis and define quantitative thresholds for clinical intervention.
Narrative review synthesizing mechanistic research on extracellular matrix remodeling, paratensile signaling, and cell-matrix crosstalk across the lung, heart, liver, and kidney.
Evaluation of translational mechanotransduction pathways, secretomes, and quantitative diagnostic and therapeutic thresholds for antifibrotic drug development.
Extracellular matrix stiffening feeds back dynamically via integrins, mechanosensitive ion channels, collagen receptors, and Hippo-YAP/TAZ signaling to drive persistent fibroblast activation and fibrogenesis.
Establishment of quantitative diagnostic, action, and response thresholds provides structured criteria for clinical decision-making, patient enrichment in trials, and monitoring liver fibrosis treatment.

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Lonardo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a99351f636c6408cfa7d04c https://doi.org/10.1002/ccs3.70111

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September 3, 2026Journal of Cell Communication and SignalingOpen Access

Mechanobiological feedback loops and quantitative decision thresholds in organ fibrosis: Translational principles for antifibrotic therapy

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Authors

ALAmedeo Lonardo RWRalf Weiskirchen

Discussion

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Overview

Narrative review demonstrates bidirectional mechanobiological feedback loops driving multi-organ fibrosis, suggesting quantitative mechanical thresholds can guide targeted antifibrotic therapies.

Key Points

To outline a unifying mechanobiological framework that explains how physical extracellular matrix interactions drive organ fibrosis and define quantitative thresholds for clinical intervention.
Narrative review synthesizing mechanistic research on extracellular matrix remodeling, paratensile signaling, and cell-matrix crosstalk across the lung, heart, liver, and kidney.
Evaluation of translational mechanotransduction pathways, secretomes, and quantitative diagnostic and therapeutic thresholds for antifibrotic drug development.
Extracellular matrix stiffening feeds back dynamically via integrins, mechanosensitive ion channels, collagen receptors, and Hippo-YAP/TAZ signaling to drive persistent fibroblast activation and fibrogenesis.
Establishment of quantitative diagnostic, action, and response thresholds provides structured criteria for clinical decision-making, patient enrichment in trials, and monitoring liver fibrosis treatment.

Cite This Study

Lonardo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a99351f636c6408cfa7d04c https://doi.org/10.1002/ccs3.70111

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