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A bacterial protein fragment drives tissue fibrosis, but antibody treatment can help, study finds
Study finds corisin, a peptide produced by bacteria, drives lung fibrosis by disrupting cells’ protein quality control, and that antibodies targeting corisin re
By Liz Ahlberg Touchstone · 2026-08-31T18:08:02.929Z
Study finds corisin, a peptide produced by bacteria, drives lung fibrosis by disrupting cells’ protein quality control, and that antibodies targeting corisin reduce fibrosis in experimental models. This reveals a microbial contributor to scarring lungs and a potential new therapeutic approach; mechanism and preclinical results follow.
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