Macrophage Polarization: An Important Candidate Regulator for Lung Diseases

Autor: Lishuang Deng, Zhijie Jian, Tong Xu, Fengqin Li, Huidan Deng, Yuancheng Zhou, Siyuan Lai, Zhiwen Xu, Ling Zhu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Molecules, Vol 28, Iss 5, p 2379 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1420-3049
DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052379
Popis: Macrophages are crucial components of the immune system and play a critical role in the initial defense against pathogens. They are highly heterogeneous and plastic and can be polarized into classically activated macrophages (M1) or selectively activated macrophages (M2) in response to local microenvironments. Macrophage polarization involves the regulation of multiple signaling pathways and transcription factors. Here, we focused on the origin of macrophages, the phenotype and polarization of macrophages, as well as the signaling pathways associated with macrophage polarization. We also highlighted the role of macrophage polarization in lung diseases. We intend to enhance the understanding of the functions and immunomodulatory features of macrophages. Based on our review, we believe that targeting macrophage phenotypes is a viable and promising strategy for treating lung diseases.
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals
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