Abstract
Macrophages
are
influential
members
of
the
innate
immune
system
that
can
be
reversibly
polarized
by
different
microenvironment
signals.
Cell
polarization
leads
to
a
wide
range
features,
involving
migration,
development,
and
organization
cells.
There
is
mounting
evidence
macrophage
plays
key
role
in
initiation
development
diseases.
This
study
aims
give
an
overview
polarization,
their
subtypes,
importance
alternatively
activated
M2
classically
M1
responses
pathological
conditions.
review
provides
insight
on
exosomes
M1/M2-like
potential
as
promising
therapeutic
candidate.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
26(10), P. 5481 - 5503
Published: Aug. 30, 2021
Abstract
Breakthroughs
in
molecular
medicine
have
positioned
the
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
pathway
at
center
of
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
pathophysiology.
While
detailed
mechanisms
and
spatial-temporal
dynamics
leading
to
synaptic
failure,
neurodegeneration,
clinical
onset
are
still
under
intense
investigation,
established
biochemical
alterations
Aβ
cycle
remain
core
biological
hallmark
AD
promising
targets
for
development
disease-modifying
therapies.
Here,
we
systematically
review
update
vast
state-of-the-art
literature
science
with
evidence
from
basic
research
studies
human
genetic
multi-modal
biomarker
investigations,
which
supports
a
crucial
role
dyshomeostasis
pathophysiological
dynamics.
We
discuss
highlighting
differentiated
interaction
distinct
species
other
AD-related
mechanisms,
such
as
tau-mediated,
neuroimmune
inflammatory
changes,
well
neurochemical
imbalance.
Through
lens
latest
multimodal
vivo
biomarkers
AD,
this
cross-disciplinary
examines
compelling
hypothesis-
data-driven
rationale
Aβ-targeting
therapeutic
strategies
early
treatment
AD.
Journal of Leukocyte Biology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
106(2), P. 345 - 358
Published: Dec. 21, 2018
Macrophages
play
an
important
role
in
a
wide
variety
of
physiologic
and
pathologic
processes.
Plasticity
functional
polarization
are
hallmarks
macrophages.
commonly
exist
two
distinct
subsets:
classically
activated
macrophages
(M1)
alternatively
(M2).
M2b,
subtype
M2
macrophages,
has
attracted
increasing
attention
over
the
past
decade
due
to
its
strong
immune-regulated
anti-inflammatory
effects.
A
stimuli
multiple
factors
modulate
M2b
macrophage
vitro
vivo.
possess
both
protective
pathogenic
roles
various
diseases.
Understanding
mechanisms
activation
modulation
their
might
provide
great
perspective
for
design
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
The
purpose
this
review
is
discuss
current
knowledge
polarization,
diseases
polarization.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: April 15, 2019
The
immunology
of
pregnancy
is
complex
and
poorly
defined.
During
the
process
pregnancy,
macrophages
secrete
many
cytokines/chemokines
play
pivotal
roles
in
maintenance
maternal-fetal
tolerance.
Here,
we
summarized
current
knowledge
macrophage
polarization
mechanisms
involved
physiological
or
pathological
processes,
including
miscarriage,
preeclampsia,
preterm
birth.
Although
evidence
provides
a
compelling
argument
that
are
important
our
understanding
still
rudimentary.
Since
exhibit
functional
plasticity,
they
may
be
ideal
targets
for
therapeutic
manipulation
during
pregnancy.
Additional
studies
needed
to
better
define
functions
various
subsets
both
normal
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Jan. 24, 2020
Tumor
associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
as
immune
cells
reside
within
the
tumor
microenvironment
have
gained
much
interests,
basic
science
regarding
their
roles
in
progression
unfolds.
Better
understanding
of
polarization
into
pro-tumoral
phenotype
to
promote
growth,
angiogenesis,
evasion
and
metastasis
has
prompted
various
studies
investigate
clinical
significance
a
biomarker
predictive
prognostic
value
across
different
cancer
types.
Yet,
methodologies
phenomena
tissue
vary.
Nonetheless,
quantifying
ratio
M1
M2
TAMs
emerged
be
prevailing
parameter
evaluate
this
for
application.
This
mini-review
focuses
on
recent
exploring
M1/M2
critically
evaluates
technicalities
challenges
routine
practice.
Immunohistochemistry
appears
preferred
methodology
TAM
evaluation
it
is
readily
available
laboratories
albeit
certain
limitations.
Recommendations
are
made
standardize
quantification
better
transition
practice
comparison
among
populations
patients
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 14, 2021
Macrophages
are
important
immune
cells
in
innate
immunity,
and
have
remarkable
heterogeneity
polarization.
Under
pathological
conditions,
addition
to
the
resident
macrophages,
other
macrophages
also
recruited
diseased
tissues,
polarize
various
phenotypes
(mainly
M1
M2)
under
stimulation
of
factors
microenvironment,
thus
playing
different
roles
functions.
Liver
diseases
hepatic
changes
caused
by
a
variety
pathogenic
(viruses,
alcohol,
drugs,
etc.),
including
acute
liver
injury,
viral
hepatitis,
alcoholic
disease,
metabolic-associated
fatty
fibrosis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Recent
studies
shown
that
macrophage
polarization
plays
an
role
initiation
development
diseases.
However,
because
both
pathogenesis
complex,
mechanism
need
be
further
clarified.
Therefore,
origin
mechanisms
reviewed
first
this
paper.
It
is
found
involves
several
molecular
mechanisms,
mainly
TLR4/NF-κB,
JAK/STATs,
TGF-β/Smads,
PPARγ,
Notch,
miRNA
signaling
pathways.
In
addition,
paper
expounds
diseases,
which
aims
provide
references
for
research
contributing
therapeutic
strategy
ameliorating
modulating
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Feb. 9, 2022
Abstract
A
major
rate-limiting
step
in
developing
more
effective
immunotherapies
for
GBM
is
our
inadequate
understanding
of
the
cellular
complexity
and
molecular
heterogeneity
immune
infiltrates
gliomas.
Here,
we
report
an
integrated
analysis
201,986
human
glioma,
immune,
other
stromal
cells
at
single
cell
level.
In
doing
so,
discover
extensive
spatial
infiltrates.
We
identify
signatures
nine
distinct
myeloid
subtypes,
which
five
are
independent
prognostic
indicators
glioma
patient
survival.
Furthermore,
S100A4
as
a
regulator
suppressive
T
demonstrate
that
deleting
S100a4
non-cancer
sufficient
to
reprogram
landscape
significantly
improve
This
study
provides
insights
into
spatial,
molecular,
functional
glioma-associated
demonstrates
utility
this
dataset
discovering
therapeutic
targets
poorly
immunogenic
cancer.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(10), P. 4231 - 4240
Published: May 17, 2021
The
tumor
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
greatly
limits
the
efficacy
of
immunotherapy.
Tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
are
most
abundant
cells
in
microenvironment,
which
can
inhibit
after
converting
it
to
an
M1-like
phenotype.
In
addition,
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD)
increase
amount
T
lymphocytes
tumors,
activating
antineoplastic
immunity.
Herein,
tumor-associated
macrophage
polarization
therapy
supplemented
with
PLGA-DOX
(PDOX)-induced
ICD
is
developed
for
cancer
treatment.
nanoparticles/bacteria
complex
(Ec-PR848)
fabricated
targeting
and
TAM
polarization,
PLGA-R848
(PR848)
attached
surface
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
MG1655
via
electrostatic
absorption.
toll-like
receptor
7/8
(TLR7/8)
agonist
resiquimod
(R848)
E.
polarize
M2
M1
macrophages,
while
PDOX-induced
also
impair
immunosuppression
microenvironment.
This
strategy
shows
that
combined
induced
by
low-dose
chemotherapeutic
drugs
commendably
enhance
Clinical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
137(15), P. 1067 - 1093
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Abstract
Macrophages
represent
heterogeneous
cell
population
with
important
roles
in
defence
mechanisms
and
homoeostasis.
Tissue
macrophages
from
diverse
anatomical
locations
adopt
distinct
activation
states.
M1
M2
are
two
polarized
forms
of
mononuclear
phagocyte
vitro
differentiation
phenotypic
patterns
functional
properties,
but
vivo,
there
is
a
wide
range
different
macrophage
phenotypes
between
depending
on
the
microenvironment
natural
signals
they
receive.
In
human
infections,
pathogens
use
strategies
to
combat
these
include
shaping
polarization
towards
one
or
another
phenotype.
infiltrating
tumours
can
affect
patient’s
prognosis.
have
been
shown
promote
tumour
growth,
while
provide
both
tumour-promoting
anti-tumour
properties.
autoimmune
diseases,
prolonged
activation,
as
well
altered
function
contribute
their
onset
activity.
atherosclerotic
lesions,
expressing
profiles
detected
potential
factors
affecting
occurrence
cardiovascular
diseases.
allergic
inflammation,
T2
cytokines
drive
profiles,
which
airway
inflammation
remodelling.
transplantations
seem
acute
rejection,
fibrosis
graft.
The
view
pro-inflammatory
suppressing
seems
be
an
oversimplification
because
cells
exploit
very
high
level
plasticity
large
scale
immunophenotypes
overlapping
this
respect,
it
would
more
precise
describe
M1-like
M2-like.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Dec. 3, 2019
Hepatic
macrophages
play
a
central
role
in
maintaining
homeostasis
the
liver,
as
well
initiation
and
progression
of
liver
diseases.
can
mainly
derive
from
resident
hepatic
called
Kupffer
cells
or
circulating
bone
marrow-derived
monocytes.
are
self-renewing
typically
non-migrating
stationed
sinusoids
contrast
to
originating
regulate
by
mediating
immunity
against
non-pathogenic
blood-borne
molecules,
while
participating
coordinated
immune
responses
leading
pathogen
clearance,
leukocyte
recruitment
antigen
presentation
lymphocytes
present
vasculature.
Monocyte-derived
infiltrate
into
tissue
when
metabolic
toxic
damage
instigates
likely
dispensable
for
replenishing
macrophage
population
homeostasis.
In
recent
years,
different
populations
have
been
identified
with
distinct
phenotypes
discrete
functions,
far
beyond
dogma
M1
M2
macrophages.
pathogenesis
acute
chronic
failure,
fibrosis,
non-alcoholic
fatty
disease,
alcoholic
viral
hepatitis,
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
disease
resolution.
The
understanding
diseases
provides
opportunities
development
targeted
therapeutics
respective
malignancies.
This
review
will
summarize
current
knowledge
macrophages,
their
origin,
critical
resolution
Furthermore,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
therapeutic
targeting
strategies
developed
treatment