Epithelial Vasopressin Type-2 Receptors Regulate Myofibroblasts by a YAP-CCN2–Dependent Mechanism in Polycystic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Our results demonstrate a novel mechanism by which cystic epithelial cells stimulate myofibroblasts in the pericystic microenvironment, leading to fibrosis in ADPKD. The V2R-YAP-CCN2 cell signaling pathway may present a potential therapeutic target for fibrosis in ADPKD.