Uncontrolled secretion of ECM proteins, such as collagen, can lead to excessive scarring. Here the authors describe membrane permeable peptides that target the interface of TANGO1 and cTAGE5, inhibit secretion of ECM components and could be of therapeutic benefit during wound healing and fibrotic processes.
- Ishier Raote
- Ann-Helen Rosendahl
- Vivek Malhotra