The present invention relates to an inhibitor of miR-671-5p for use in a method of preventing or treating fibrosis. Further, the present invention encompasses a kit comprising said inhibitor of miR-671-5p. The present invention also relates to an in vitro method for identifying a compound for preventing or treating fibrosis.
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