Ketotifen demonstrated significant anti-fibrotic activity in both in vitro and in vivo studies. In TGFβ1-activated human dermal fibroblasts, ketotifen suppressed fibrotic markers like α-smooth muscle actin (αSMA) and reduced cellular contractility. A murine model of bleomycin-induced skin fibrosis supported these findings, showing decreased collagen density and dermal thickness with ketotifen treatment. By targeting fibroblast activation and disrupting pro-fibrotic signaling pathways such as YAP/TAZ and Akt, ketotifen offers promising therapeutic potential for fibrosis-related diseases.
Leong, E., Al-Bitar, H., Marshall, J.S., & Bezuhly, M. (2024) 'Sci Rep', Scientific Reports.
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Leong, E., Al-Bitar, H., Marshall, J.S., & Bezuhly, M. (2024) 'Sci Rep', Scientific Reports.
Leong, E., Al-Bitar, H., Marshall, J.S., & Bezuhly, M. (2024) 'Sci Rep', Scientific Reports.
Leong, E., Al-Bitar, H., Marshall, J.S., & Bezuhly, M. (2024) 'Sci Rep', Scientific Reports.