{"id":37393,"date":"2025-11-04T12:24:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nordicbioscience.com\/?p=37393"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:24:29","slug":"endotrophin-pro-c6-webinar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nordicbioscience.com\/blog\/endotrophin-pro-c6-webinar\/","title":{"rendered":"Endotrophin &amp; PRO-C6 | Webinar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-collagen-vi-biomarkers-for-mechanism-prognosis-and-drug-development\">Collagen VI Biomarkers for Mechanism, Prognosis, and Drug Development <\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Type VI collagen sits at the intersection of fibroblast activation, fibrogenesis, and wound healing. Two assays quantify distinct aspects of this axis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NordicPRO-C6\u2122<\/strong>&nbsp;measures total type VI collagen formation via the \u03b13 chain, which contains&nbsp;<strong>12 von Willebrand factor (vWF) binding domains<\/strong>\u2014more than any known protein. These domains can bind and activate platelets independently of vWF, releasing&nbsp;<strong>TGF-\u03b2<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>PDGF<\/strong>&nbsp;and linking platelet biology to fibroblast activation, fibrosis, and wound repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NordicEndotrophin\u2122<\/strong>&nbsp;isolates&nbsp;<strong>Endotrophin<\/strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>77-aa<\/strong>&nbsp;hormone released during type VI collagen synthesis. Endotrophin lacks vWF-binding domains but directly drives fibroblast activation and fibrogenesis. It represents the&nbsp;<strong>biologically active subpopulation<\/strong>&nbsp;within the broader pool of collagen VI formation fragments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these assays provide complementary insights: PRO-C6 reflects total collagen VI formation, while Endotrophin isolates the signaling activity of Endotrophin, offering a more nuanced understanding of fibrotic processes. This pairing enables diagnostic, prognostic, and pharmacodynamic readouts and supports regulated deployment on diagnostic platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lqw8rN6cqSQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nordicbioscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/endotrophin-and-pro-c6_speakers_v2-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nordicbioscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/endotrophin-and-pro-c6_speakers_v2-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.nordicbioscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/endotrophin-and-pro-c6_speakers_v2-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.nordicbioscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/endotrophin-and-pro-c6_speakers_v2-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.nordicbioscience.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/endotrophin-and-pro-c6_speakers_v2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-can-expect-to-learn\">What you can expect to learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a special guest star, Prof. Dr. Philipp Scherer (who found the Endotrophin molecule), shares the discovery and story of Endotrophin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ECM essentials: nomenclature, serological biomarkers, and where they fit in development programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endotrophin as an active collagen hormone that molecularly initiates wound-healing programs and fibrogenesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endotrophin &amp; PRO-C6: connecting fibroblast activity, tissue repair, and outcomes; weight-dependent and weight-independent modulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type VI collagen risk biology: why this collagen is \u201cunique and dangerous.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outcomes and indications: evidence positioning Endotrophin as an outcome biomarker in CVD, kidney, skin, lung, and fibrostenosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetics to serum: GWAS\/Mendelian randomization linking Endotrophin to cardiovascular outcomes and how to operationalize serological endpoints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assay deployment: regulatory support, technical performance, and platform implementation for trials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lqw8rN6cqSQ\">Rewatch here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topics\">Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;Introduction: ECM and biomarker nomenclature<\/strong><br>\u2013 Short orientation to ECM remodeling and serological readouts.<br>\u2013 Where collagen-derived neo-epitopes fit in MoA, enrichment, and PD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Endotrophin: a collagen-derived hormone<\/strong><br>\u2013 Molecular origin during collagen VI synthesis (77-aa release).<br>\u2013 Direct effects on fibroblasts; initiation of wound-healing\/fibrogenic programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Understanding type VI collagen<\/strong><br>\u2013 Architecture and \u03b13 chain features; 12 vWF-binding domains and platelet activation; TGF-\u03b2\/PDGF release.<br>\u2013 Why collagen VI is central across fibrotic pathologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Assay spotlight: NordicPRO-C6\u2122 vs. NordicEndotrophin\u2122<\/strong><br>\u2013 \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bPRO-C6: total type VI collagen formation\/pool.<br>\u2013 Endotrophin: selective quantification of the active signaling hormone.<br>\u2013 Complementarity for mechanism + outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Clinical translation<\/strong><br>\u2013 Endotrophin as outcome biomarker in CVD, kidney, skin, lung, and fibrostenosis.<br>\u2013 Weight-dependent and weight-independent modulation of fibroblast activity and Endotrophin\/PRO-C6 levels.<br>\u2013 Type VI collagen biomarkers: tissue formation vs. tissue degradation signatures and links to disease trajectories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. GWAS and Mendelian randomization<\/strong><br>\u2013 Connecting Endotrophin to cardiovascular outcomes.<br>\u2013 Integration with serological measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. From discovery to development<\/strong><br>\u2013 Diagnostic, prognostic, and pharmacodynamic roles (\u201cunicorn biomarkers\u201d).<br>\u2013 Regulatory interactions and technical excellence on diagnostic platforms; implementation in multicenter studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Q&amp;A<br><\/strong>\u2013 Open discussion with Dr. Morten Karsdal and Dr. Federica Genovese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-watch-this-webinar\">Who Should Watch this Webinar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug developers and translational scientists focused on fibrotic disease mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinical development teams designing trials in liver fibrosis, tumor microenvironment targeting, pulmonary fibrosis, renal fibrosis, and heart failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomarker strategists seeking real-world examples of regulatory-qualified molecular diagnostics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone working at the interface of ECM biology, serological biomarker development, and precision medicine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speakers\">Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prof-dr-philipp-scherer\">Prof. Dr. Philipp Scherer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prof. Dr. Philipp Scherer is a Professor of Internal Medicine and Cell Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he serves as Director of the Touchstone Diabetes Center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He holds two endowed titles: the Gifford O. Touchstone, Jr. and Randolph G. Touchstone Distinguished Chair in Diabetes Research, and the Touchstone\/West Distinguished Chair in Diabetes Research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originally from Switzerland, he earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Basel\u2019s Biocenter and completed postdoctoral training at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research under Dr. Harvey Lodish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Scherer is one of the world\u2019s most cited scientists (127,599 citations; h-index 173; i10-index 515) and has published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers along with over 140 reviews and book chapters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His groundbreaking discovery in 1995 that adipocytes secrete the hormone adiponectin revolutionized our understanding of fat cells\u2014from passive energy stores to dynamic endocrine organs central to metabolism and immunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He also discovered Endotrophin, and is a leading voice in its research, highlighting its emerging role in fibrosis, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction\u2014an area that continues to gain importance in diabetes and chronic disease biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Scherer takes pride in mentoring the next generation of scientists, with many of his trainees now holding tenure-track academic positions or leadership roles in biotech and pharma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His scientific excellence has earned him the \u201ctriple crown\u201d of global diabetes research honors: the Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement (2015), the EASD\u2013Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize for Excellence (2017), and the Manpei Suzuki International Prize for Diabetes Research (2018).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized among Thomson Reuters\u2019 World\u2019s Most Influential Scientific Minds (2004\u20132021), he continues to shape the fields of endocrinology, metabolism, and fibrosis research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beyond research, he contributes to education and academic leadership, serving on UT Southwestern\u2019s planning committees and editorial boards for Cell Metabolism and Journal of Clinical Investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prof-dr-morten-karsdal\">Prof. Dr. Morten Karsdal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Morten Karsdal joined Nordic Bioscience in 2001 and became CEO in June 2010, leading the company to significant advancements in biomarker development and disease biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Karsdal is a KOL in extracellular matrix research, with more than 700 publication and an impressive H-factor of 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Karsdal is an honorary professor of inflammation research at the University of Southern Denmark, where he continues to supervise PhD students, fostering the next generation of researchers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Karsdal chairs the Extracellular Matrix Pharmacology Congress, an important forum for advancing drug development by focusing on the extracellular matrix (ECM) as a key factor in most chronic diseases. He is renowned for his deep expertise in fibrosis, rheumatology (including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis), diabetes, and other chronic conditions, particularly in relation to ECM and biomarker research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Karsdal has led the development of FDA-approved and supported molecular diagnostics, as well as more than 100 commercialized biomarker assays, including ELISA assays and high precision automated platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He has extensive experience in clinical trial design and the clinical application of biochemical markers, often serving as a consultant to major pharmaceutical companies for the use of serological biomarkers in clinical trials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2016, he and his research team authored the first edition of \u201cBiochemistry of Collagens, Laminins and Elastin,\u201d published by Elsevier Science. The book, now in its 3rd edition as of 2023, is a key resource on collagens and structural proteins, with a focus on their applications in chronic diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dr-federica-genovese\">Dr. Federica Genovese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Federica Genovese is the Director of Cardiovascular and Renal (CVR) Research at Nordic Bioscience. She also heads the Translational Research group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She joined Nordic Bioscience in 2011 and assumed the role of Group leader of Kidney research in 2015 and then became Director of CVR in 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Genovese focuses on developing serologically assessed markers to evaluate extracellular matrix remodeling in patients with cardiovascular and renal diseases, aiding in prognostic and pharmacodynamic evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Her team has produced the bulk of data on endotrophin, measured by the PRO-C6 assay, a fibroblast activity marker and a pro-fibrotic molecule, utilized as risk marker of adverse outcomes in multiple fibro-inflammatory diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Genovese has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, demonstrating her extensive contributions to the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her H-index is 30, her i10-index is 42, and her research has garnered over 3790 citations as of October 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