Fibrosis is a medical condition where excess connective tissue forms in an organ or tissue, causing it to become thicker and stiff. This can lead to problems with the organ's function. Full definition
«Study finds cause of pulmonary fibrosis in failure of stem cells that repair lungs.» (sciencedaily.com)
A therapy that replaces the faulty gene responsible for cystic fibrosis in patients» lungs has produced encouraging results in a major UK trial. (sciencedaily.com)
The finding is in keeping with a 2012 study by Brenner and his lab, which assessed the effectiveness of treating liver fibrosis with GKT137831 — a NOX1 / 4 inhibitor developed by Genkyotex SA of Geneva, Switzerland. (sciencedaily.com)