Collagen-derived biomarkers reveal distinct fibrotic responses among cancer-associated fibroblasts
Annika Hettich, Morten A. Karsdal, Nicholas Willumsen · 2026
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Annika Hettich, Morten A. Karsdal, and Nicholas Willumsen measure collagen made by tumor linked fibroblasts to expose how they differ, in 2026. Fibroblasts around tumors lay down matrix that helps cancers spread, yet these cells vary widely. Four cell lines were grown for up to twelve days with growth cues and anti scar drugs.
Two lines were scar prone by nature and barely changed with extra cues. Two quiet lines ramped up three collagen markers strongly when pushed. One growth factor chiefly drove type three collagen output, another drove type six. Two anti scar drugs pushed output back to its start level or below. Matching care to cell type looks key.
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| CREATOR | Annika Hettich, Morten A. Karsdal, Nicholas Willumsen |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 65077 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |