Collagen Peptides and the Trabecular Meshwork: Mechanistic Links to Intraocular Pressure
In a healthy eye, the TM and SC work together like a plumbing system. The TM is a spongy, porous tissue lined by endothelial cells, and it sits just...
Ctgf
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CTGF
CTGF stands for connective tissue growth factor, a small protein that cells secrete into the space around them. It acts like a local organizer, helping cells stick together, move, and make the fibrous proteins that give tissues strength and shape. CTGF is especially important when tissues are repairing after injury because it stimulates the production of collagen and other structural molecules. It also influences blood vessel growth and can work together with other signaling proteins to amplify their effects. When CTGF activity is too high, it can drive excessive scar formation and long-lasting fibrosis in organs such as the liver, lungs, or skin. This makes CTGF a focus for researchers who want to prevent or reverse harmful scarring and related diseases. Scientists are exploring ways to block CTGF or interfere with its interactions to slow fibrosis and improve tissue healing. Measuring CTGF levels can also serve as a clue to how active scarring processes are in a person’s body.