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In both in vivo and in vitro models, ATS treatment showed a protective effect against PF, with ATS reducing the thickness of peritoneal tissues in PF rats, increasing the viability of PMCs, increasing the mitochondrial membrane potential and reducing apoptosis ratio. ATS treatment also reduced the expressions of peritoneal fibrosis markers (Smad2, p-Smad2 and [Formula: see text]-SMA) and apoptosis markers (Caspase3, cleaved-Caspase3 and Bax) and restored the expressions of mitochondrial synthesis proteins (PGC-1[Formula: see text], NRF1 and TFAM) in ATS-treated peritoneal tissues or PMCs. Furthermore, in the presence of PGC-1[Formula: see text] inhibition, the protective effect of ATS on PF was blocked. 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