Here, the authors review drivers of fibrogenesis, including epithelial cell injury, inflammation, regeneration pathways and factors that promote the AKI-to-CKD transition. They discuss direct targeting of fibrotic pathways and therapeutic approaches that have reportedly decreased kidney fibrosis in preclinical and/or clinical studies.
- Marta Ruiz-Ortega
- Sandra Rayego-Mateos
- Raul R. Rodrigues-Diez