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That makes the tissue stiffer over time\u2014a physical hallmark of fibrosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Mechanistic Framework<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Most of the current evidence comes from non-BA models and lab studies. Those studies hint that higher matrix stiffness might act as a mechanical trigger. It could activate YAP signaling, which then organizes pathological crosstalk among hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). Direct proof from BA tissue is still missing.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This review looks at how matrix stiffness\u2014through YAP-driven mechanotransduction\u2014may drive pro-fibrotic changes in hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, and HSCs. We propose a self-reinforcing, multi-cellular pro-fibrotic network: stiff ECM turns on YAP in hepatocytes (which release inflammatory signals) and cholangiocytes (which secrete pro-fibrotic factors). Those activated HSCs then deposit and crosslink even more ECM. That raises stiffness further and locks YAP activation in all 3\u00a0cell types. Right now, this model rests mostly on indirect evidence. It needs BA-specific testing.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Therapeutic Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We also touch on new strategies that target this mechanobiological circuit\u2014YAP inhibitors and matrix-softening methods.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>By pulling together what we know about ECM mechanics, YAP mechanotransduction, and cell-cell crosstalk, this review points to the matrix stiffness\u2013YAP axis as a likely key driver of BA fibrosis. 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