MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Macrophages
are
versatile
immune
cells
with
remarkable
plasticity,
enabling
them
to
adapt
diverse
tissue
microenvironments
and
perform
various
functions.
Traditionally
categorized
into
classically
activated
(M1)
alternatively
(M2)
phenotypes,
recent
advances
have
revealed
a
spectrum
of
macrophage
activation
states
that
extend
beyond
this
dichotomy.
The
complex
interplay
signaling
pathways,
transcriptional
regulators,
epigenetic
modifications
orchestrates
polarization,
allowing
respond
stimuli
dynamically.
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
the
cascades
governing
focusing
on
roles
Toll‐like
receptors,
signal
transducer
activator
transcription
proteins,
nuclear
microRNAs.
We
also
discuss
emerging
concepts
metabolic
reprogramming
trained
immunity,
contributing
their
functional
adaptability.
Macrophage
plasticity
plays
pivotal
role
in
repair
regeneration,
macrophages
coordinating
inflammation,
angiogenesis,
matrix
remodeling
restore
homeostasis.
By
harnessing
potential
novel
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
polarization
could
be
developed
for
diseases,
including
chronic
wounds,
fibrotic
disorders,
inflammatory
conditions.
Ultimately,
deeper
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
will
pave
way
innovative
regenerative
medicine
engineering
approaches.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
26(16), P. 4917 - 4917
Published: Aug. 13, 2021
Macrophages
play
a
prominent
role
in
wound
healing.
In
the
early
stages,
they
promote
inflammation
and
remove
pathogens,
debris,
cells
that
have
apoptosed.
Later
repair
process,
dampen
secrete
factors
regulate
proliferation,
differentiation,
migration
of
keratinocytes,
fibroblasts,
endothelial
cells,
leading
to
neovascularisation
closure.
The
macrophages
coordinate
this
process
are
complex:
originate
from
different
sources
distinct
phenotypes
with
diverse
functions
act
at
various
times
process.
individuals
diabetes
altered,
displaying
hyperresponsiveness
inflammatory
stimulants
increased
secretion
pro-inflammatory
cytokines.
They
also
reduced
ability
phagocytose
pathogens
efferocytose
undergone
apoptosis.
This
leads
capacity
and,
as
efferocytosis
is
trigger
for
their
phenotypic
switch,
it
reduces
number
M2
reparative
wound.
can
lead
diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFUs)
forming
contributes
risk
not
healing
becoming
infected,
potentially,
amputation.
Understanding
macrophage
dysregulation
DFUs
how
these
might
be
along
associated
inflammation,
will
ultimately
allow
better
therapies
complement
current
treatment
increase
DFU's
rates.
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(11)
Published: Nov. 1, 2022
Abstract
Hydrogels
are
promising
and
widely
utilized
in
the
biomedical
field.
In
recent
years,
anti‐inflammatory
function
of
hydrogel
dressings
has
been
significantly
improved,
addressing
many
clinical
challenges
presented
ongoing
endeavours
to
promote
wound
healing.
Wound
healing
is
a
cascaded
highly
complex
process,
especially
chronic
wounds,
such
as
diabetic
severe
burn
which
adverse
endogenous
or
exogenous
factors
can
interfere
with
inflammatory
regulation,
leading
disruption
process.
Although
insufficient
inflammation
uncommon,
excessive
infiltration
an
almost
universal
feature
impedes
histological
repair
predictable
biological
step
chronological
order.
Therefore,
resolving
essential.
past
5
extensive
research
conducted
on
address
healing,
specifically
by
efficiently
scavenging
free
radicals,
sequestering
chemokines
promoting
M
1
‐to‐M
2
polarization
macrophages,
thereby
regulating
this
study,
we
introduced
novel
demonstrated
innovative
methods
for
their
preparation
application
achieve
enhanced
addition,
summarize
most
important
properties
required
discuss
our
analysis
potential
yet
be
addressed.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(2)
Published: Nov. 24, 2022
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFU),
one
of
the
most
serious
complications
diabetes,
are
essentially
chronic,
nonhealing
wounds
caused
by
diabetic
neuropathy,
vascular
disease,
and
bacterial
infection.
Given
its
pathogenesis,
DFU
microenvironment
is
rather
complicated
characterized
hyperglycemia,
ischemia,
hypoxia,
hyperinflammation,
persistent
However,
current
clinical
therapies
for
dissatisfactory,
which
drives
researchers
to
turn
attention
advanced
nanotechnology
address
therapeutic
bottlenecks.
In
last
decade,
a
large
number
multifunctional
nanosystems
based
on
have
been
developed
with
positive
effects
in
therapy,
forming
novel
concept
"DFU
nanomedicine".
systematic
overview
nanomedicine
still
unavailable
literature.
This
review
summarizes
microenvironmental
characteristics
DFU,
presents
main
progress
wound
healing,
summaries
state-of-the-art
strategies
DFU.
Furthermore,
challenges
future
perspectives
this
field
discussed
prospected,
aiming
fuel
foster
development
nanomedicines
successfully.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(19), P. 2953 - 2953
Published: Sept. 21, 2022
Macrophages
are
key
immune
cells
that
respond
to
infections,
and
modulate
pathophysiological
conditions
such
as
wound
healing.
By
possessing
phagocytic
activities
through
the
secretion
of
cytokines
growth
factors,
macrophages
pivotal
orchestrators
inflammation,
fibrosis,
repair.
orchestrate
process
healing
transitioning
from
predominantly
pro-inflammatory
(M1-like
phenotypes),
which
present
early
post-injury,
anti-inflammatory
(M2-like
appear
later
skin
repair
closure.
In
this
review,
different
cellular
molecular
aspects
macrophage-mediated
discussed,
alongside
important
macrophage
subtypes,
metabolism,
plasticity,
epigenetics.
We
also
highlight
previous
studies
demonstrating
interactions
between
these
factors
for
optimal
Understanding
harnessing
activity
capability
may
help
advance
new
approaches
improving
skin.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 1, 2022
Wound
healing
is
a
dynamic
and
highly
regulated
process
that
can
be
separated
into
three
overlapping
interdependent
phases:
inflammation,
proliferation,
remodelling.
This
review
focuses
on
the
inflammation
stage,
as
it
key
stage
of
wound
plays
vital
role
in
local
immune
response
determines
progression
healing.
Inflammatory
cells,
main
effector
cells
inflammatory
response,
have
been
widely
studied,
but
little
attention
has
paid
to
immunomodulatory
effects
non-inflammatory
extracellular
matrix.
In
this
review,
we
attempt
deepen
our
understanding
wound-healing
microenvironment
by
focusing
interactions
between
matrix,
well
their
regulating
during
stage.
We
hope
findings
will
provide
new
ideas
for
promoting
tissue
regeneration
through
regulation.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 463 - 476
Published: Jan. 6, 2023
Diabetes
mellitus,
an
epidemic
with
a
rapidly
increasing
number
of
patients,
always
leads
to
delayed
wound
healing
associated
consistent
pro-inflammatory
M1
polarization,
decreased
angiogenesis
and
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
in
the
microenvironment.
Herein,
poly
(lactic-co-glycolic
acid)
(PLGA)-based
microneedle
patch
loaded
magnesium
hydride
(MgH2)
(MN-MgH2)
is
manufactured
for
defeating
diabetic
wounds.
The
application
contributes
transdermal
delivery
prolonged
release
MgH2
that
can
generate
hydrogen
(H2)
ions
(Mg2+)
after
reaction
body
fluids.
released
H2
reduces
production
ROS,
transforming
pathological
microenvironment
induced
by
diabetes
mellitus.
Meanwhile,
Mg2+
promotes
polarization
pro-healing
M2
macrophages.
Consequently,
cell
proliferation
migration
are
improved,
tissue
regeneration
enhanced.
Such
intelligent
provides
novel
way
accelerating
through
steadily
preserving
releasing
locally
sustainably.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 323 - 336
Published: March 15, 2023
Chronic
diabetic
wounds
remain
a
globally
recognized
clinical
challenge.
They
occur
due
to
high
concentrations
of
reactive
oxygen
species
and
vascular
function
disorders.
A
promising
strategy
for
wound
healing
is
the
delivery
exosomes,
comprising
bioactive
dressings.
Metformin
activates
endothelial
growth
factor
pathway,
thereby
improving
angiogenesis
in
hyperglycemic
states.
However,
multifunctional
hydrogels
loaded
with
drugs
substances
synergistically
promote
repair
has
been
rarely
reported,
mechanism
their
combinatorial
effect
exosome
metformin
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
engineered
dual-loaded
possessing
tissue
adhesive,
antioxidant,
self-healing
electrical
conductivity
properties,
wherein
4-armed
SH-PEG
cross-links
Ag+,
which
minimizes
damage
goods
investigated
promotion
repair.
Multiwalled
carbon
nanotubes
exhibiting
good
were
also
incorporated
into
generate
hydrogen
bonds
thiol
group,
creating
stable
three-dimensional
structure
loading.
The
model
present
study
suggests
that
PEG/Ag/CNT-M
+
E
hydrogel
promotes
by
triggering
cell
proliferation
relieving
peritraumatic
inflammation
injury.
involves
reducing
level
interfering
mitochondrial
fission,
protecting
F-actin
homeostasis
alleviating
microvascular
dysfunction.
Hence,
propose
drug-bioactive
substance
combination
therapy
provide
potential
developing
function-associated
strategies
treating
chronic
wounds.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
153, P. 113463 - 113463
Published: Aug. 5, 2022
Diabetes
mellitus
is
a
major
cause
of
blindness
and
chronic
ulcers
in
the
working
age
population
worldwide.
Former
research
have
found
that
differentially
expressed
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
are
associated
with
hyperglycemia
(HG)-induced
endothelial
cell
damage.
And
adipose-derived
stem
cells
(ADSCs)-exosome
transplant
more
therapeutic
effect
to
enhance
wound
healing
diabetic
mice
by
delivery
circRNA.
The
current
investigation
employed
high-throughput
sequencing
identify
circRNAs
abnormally
progenitor
(EPCs)
under
HG
conditions.
regulatory
mechanism
predicted
targets
one
circRNA,
circ-Snhg11,
were
investigated
utilizing
bioinformatics
analyses,
luciferase
reporter
assays,
angiogenic
differentiation
flow
cytometric
apoptosis
analysis,
RT-qPCR.
result
show
circ-Snhg11
expression
decreased
EPCs
conditions
overexpression
suppressed
HG-induced
damage
M1-like
macrophage
polarization.
miR-144-3p
HIF-1α
identified
as
downstream
which
was
further
verified
analysis.
or
inhibition
reversed
protective
on
dysfunction,
evidenced
increased
apoptosis,
abnormal
vascular
differentiation,
secretion
inflammatory
factors.
In
addition,
regarding
M2-like
polarization
These
findings
suggest
promotes
through
sponging.
Our
data
demonstrate
exosome
from
ADSCs
suppresses
induces
via
miR-144-3p/HIF-1α
axis.