An FGF7-FGFR2-KLF4 feedback loop sustains anti-inflammatory signaling in epithelial cells
Luca Ferrarese, Daria Wüst, Liliana Bento Lopes, Ismail Küçükaylak, Sibilla Sander, Joanne Gerber, Jörn Dengjel, Sabine Werner
This study identifies an FGF7-FGFR2-KLF4 feedback loop that maintains anti-inflammatory signaling in epithelial cells, offering potential therapeutic strategies for inflammatory diseases.
bioRxiv · Mar 23, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology