TGFβ1 and ferroptosis drive organ fibrosis, with unclear crosstalk. USP2 deubiquitinates TXNDC5 (activating TGFβ signalling) and TFRC (promoting ferroptosis). TGFβ1 lactylates USP2 to boost its activity, highlighting USP2 as a therapeutic target
- Jiaqing Xiang
- Guangyan Yang
- Zhen Liang