Blocking antibodies against αMβ2 (CBP-α-αMβ2), αM (CBP-α-αM), α3 (CBP-α-α3), and anti-TGFβ as well as inhibitors of Talin2 reverse
fibrosis in a mouse
fibrosis model. Accordingly, aspects of the disclosure relate to inhibitors of Talin2 and inhibitors of the integrins αMβ2, αM, and α3. Aspects relate to a method for treating and / or reversing
fibrosis in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising an inhibitor of Talin2 or a composition comprising a
nucleic acid of the disclosure. Further aspects relate to a method for treating and / or reversing fibrosis in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising an
antibody conjugate of the disclosure or a composition comprising an inhibitor or blocking agent of
integrin α3, αM, αMβ2, or combinations thereof to the subject. Methods also include treating
kidney fibrosis in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising an anti-TGFβ
antibody operatively linked to an ECM-affinity
peptide. The methods may be for reducing or decreasing the amount of existing fibrosis. The methods differ from traditional methods for treating fibrosis, since the current methods do not
delay or inhibit the progression of fibrosis, but instead have shown to reverse, reduce, and / or decrease existing fibrosis. Accordingly, methods of the disclosure may be used in a manner that provides treatment to existing fibrosis rather than a prophylactic to prevent more fibrosis.