Stearic acid attenuates profibrotic signalling in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Hak-Su KimHyun Ju YooKwang Min LeeHa Eun SongSu Jung KimJae Ok LeeJung Jin HwangJin Woo Song

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2020)

Changes in the free fatty acid profile, including low levels of stearic acid, were observed in IPF patients. Stearic acid may exert antifibrotic activity by regulating profibrotic signalling.

Keyphrases

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
end stage renal disease
fatty acid
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
interstitial lung disease
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
pulmonary fibrosis