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The STAT1-IRF1-ACSL4 axis drives peritoneal fibrosis and ferroptosis via lipid peroxidation-dependent mechanisms.

Article D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study looked at how certain proteins cause scarring in the lining of the abdomen. It found that these proteins trigger a type of cell death linked to fat breakdown. This was done in cells or animals, not people yet. It may help explain why some dialysis patients develop scarring.

Who did this work

Cheng P (Department of Nephrology, Taihe Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.) · Zhang Q (Department of Nephrology, Taihe Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.)

Source

Article · Europe PMC, CKD · 2026-10-30
https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022x.2026.2748098