Review Article

15-Deoxy-∆-12,14-Prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2), an Endogenous Ligand of PPAR-: Function and Mechanism

Table 3

Anti-fibrotic activity of 15d-PGJ2.

OrganMechanismCell typeDosageReferences

LungTGF-β1, α-SMAHuman lung fibroblasts10 μM[70]
LiverTGF-β1, CTGFRat hepatic stellate cells1–20 μM[71]
RenalTGF-β1, MAPKs,
AP-1
murine mesangial cells (SV40 MES 13)20 μM[73]
TGF-β1, CTGF, α-SMArat renal interstitial fibroblasts (NRK/49F)10 μM[74]
TGF-β1, ROSHuman kidney-2 cells (HK-2)10 μM[75]
EyeTGF-β1, α-SMACat corneal fibroblasts5 μM[76]
SkinTGF-β1, α-SMA, COL1A2human dermal fibroblasts10 μM[77]
AortaTGF-β1, CTGFHuman Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells1–10 μM[78]