Accumulation of collagen I is increased in Poldip2+/− MASMs.
Poldip2+/− MASMs exhibit reduced autophagic flux.
The PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway is activated basally in Poldip2+/− MASMs.
Activation of this pathway contributes to accumulation of extracellular collagen.
Poldip2+/− upregulates β1-integrin upstream of PI3K.