Protein Fmod Could Help Prevent Excessive Scarring, Study Finds

A recent study identifies a protein that helps prevent excessive scarring. The protein, called fibromodulin (FMOD), forms a molecular complex. This complex prevents myofibroblasts from forming excessive scar tissue. These findings could lead to new ways to reduce or prevent scarring. This could benefit patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or burns. Targeting FMOD could help regulate tissue repair. Researchers studied FMOD's effect on myofibroblasts, key cells in wound healing. The FMOD complex inhibits myofibroblast activity. This prevents excessive tissue formation and scarring.