The present invention relates to the interaction between JMJD6 protein and collagen and to the possibility of inhibiting this interaction for the prevention and treatment of fibrosis and of tumor metastases. The invention further relates to a compound that is able to block the interaction between collagen and JMJD6 protein, in particular the invention relates to a new monoclonal antibody that recognizes JMJD6 and is able to block this interaction.
