New Insights into the Role of KLF10 in Tissue Fibrosisopen access
- Authors
- Yaseen, Uzma; Hwang, Soonjae; Park, Sangbin; Kim, Soo-Bin; Lee, Ho-Jae; Cha, Ji-Young
- Issue Date
- Jan-2024
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Keywords
- fibrosis; Kruppel-like factor 10; TGF-beta; NAFLD; NASH
- Citation
- INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, v.25, no.2
- Journal Title
- INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
- Volume
- 25
- Number
- 2
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/90479
- DOI
- 10.3390/ijms25021276
- ISSN
- 1661-6596
1422-0067
- Abstract
- Fibrosis, characterized by excessive extracellular matrix accumulation, disrupts normal tissue architecture, causes organ dysfunction, and contributes to numerous chronic diseases. This review focuses on Kruppel-like factor 10 (KLF10), a transcription factor significantly induced by transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), and its role in fibrosis pathogenesis and progression across various tissues. KLF10, initially identified as TGF-beta-inducible early gene-1 (TIEG1), is involved in key biological processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and immune responses. Our analysis investigated KLF10 gene and protein structures, interaction partners, and context-dependent functions in fibrotic diseases. This review highlights recent findings that underscore KLF10 interaction with pivotal signaling pathways, such as TGF-beta, and the modulation of gene expression in fibrotic tissues. We examined the dual role of KLF10 in promoting and inhibiting fibrosis depending on tissue type and fibrotic context. This review also discusses the therapeutic potential of targeting KLF10 in fibrotic diseases, based on its regulatory role in key pathogenic mechanisms. By consolidating current research, this review aims to enhance the understanding of the multifaceted role of KLF10 in fibrosis and stimulate further research into its potential as a therapeutic target in combating fibrotic diseases.
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