TNF-α and IL-1β but not IL-18 counteract TGF-β1 mediated stimulation of collagen accumulation and increased extracellular matrix strength and stiffness

Jeffrey R. Morgan
Scientific Reports, Published online: 02 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-51200-y TNF-α and IL-1β but not IL-18 counteract TGF-β1 mediated stimulation of collagen accumulation and increased extracellular matrix strength and stiffness