Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Abstract
How
macrophages
in
the
tissue
environment
integrate
multiple
stimuli
depends
on
genetic
background
of
host,
but
this
is
still
poorly
understood.
We
investigate
IL-4
activation
male
C57BL/6
and
BALB/c
strain
specific
vivo
tissue-resident
(TRMs)
from
peritoneal
cavity.
TRMs
are
more
transcriptionally
responsive
to
stimulation,
with
induced
genes
associated
super
enhancers,
topologically
associating
domains
(TAD)
boundaries.
IL-4-directed
epigenomic
remodeling
reveals
enrichment
NF-κB,
IRF,
STAT
motifs.
Additionally,
IL-4-activated
demonstrate
an
augmented
synergistic
response
upon
vitro
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
exposure,
despite
naïve
displaying
a
robust
transcriptional
LPS.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
analysis
mixed
bone
marrow
chimeras
indicates
that
differences
synergy
cell
intrinsic
within
same
environment.
Hence,
variation
alters
IL-4-induced
epigenetic
reprogramming
resulting
responses
LPS
exposure.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
133(21)
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
The
facilitative
GLUT1
and
GLUT3
hexose
transporters
are
expressed
abundantly
in
macrophages,
but
whether
they
have
distinct
functions
remains
unclear.
We
confirmed
that
expression
increased
after
M1
polarization
stimuli
found
M2
stimulation
macrophages.
Conditional
deletion
of
Glut3
(LysM-Cre
Glut3fl/fl)
impaired
bone
marrow-derived
Alternatively
activated
macrophages
from
the
skin
patients
with
atopic
dermatitis
showed
expression,
a
calcipotriol-induced
model
was
rescued
LysM-Cre
Glut3fl/fl
mice.
M2-like
human
wound
tissues
as
assessed
by
transcriptomics
costaining,
significantly
decreased
nonhealing,
compared
healing,
diabetic
foot
ulcers.
In
an
excisional
healing
model,
mice
macrophage
delayed
healing.
promoted
IL-4/STAT6
signaling,
independently
its
glucose
transport
activity.
Unlike
plasma
membrane-localized
GLUT1,
localized
primarily
to
endosomes
required
for
efficient
endocytosis
IL-4Rα
subunits.
interacted
directly
GTP-bound
RAS
vitro
vivo
through
intracytoplasmic
loop
domain,
this
interaction
STAT6
activation
polarization.
PAK
macropinocytosis
were
also
without
GLUT3,
suggesting
broader
roles
regulation
endocytosis.
Thus,
is
alternative
function,
transport-independent,
RAS-mediated
role
activation.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
Joint
replacement
surgery
is
the
most
effective
treatment
for
end-stage
arthritis.
Aseptic
loosening
caused
by
periprosthetic
osteolysis
a
common
complication
after
joint
replacement.
Inflammation
induced
wear
particles
derived
from
prosthetic
biomaterials
major
cause
of
osteolysis.
We
emphasize
that
bone
marrow-derived
macrophages
and
their
fusion-derived
osteoclasts
play
key
role
in
this
pathological
process.
Researchers
have
developed
multiple
intervention
approaches
to
regulate
macrophage/osteoclast
activation.
Aiming
at
particle-induced
aseptic
osteolysis,
review
separately
discusses
molecular
mechanism
regulation
ROS
formation
inflammatory
response
through
RANKL-MAPKs-NF-κB
pathway.
These
mechanisms
osteoclast
activation
different
ways,
but
they
are
not
isolated
each
other.
There
also
lot
crosstalk
among
mechanisms.
In
addition,
other
diseases
related
briefly
introduced.
Therefore,
we
discuss
these
new
findings
context
existing
work
with
view
developing
strategies
particle-associated
based
on
macrophages/osteoclasts.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Tumour-Associated
Macrophages
(TAMs)
are
one
of
the
pivotal
components
tumour
microenvironment.
Their
roles
in
cancer
immunity
complicated,
both
pro-tumour
and
anti-cancer
activities
reported,
including
not
only
angiogenesis,
extracellular
matrix
remodeling,
immunosuppression,
drug
resistance
but
also
phagocytosis
regression.
Interestingly,
TAMs
highly
dynamic
versatile
solid
tumours.
They
show
or
activities,
interplay
between
microenvironment
stem
cells
under
specific
conditions.
In
addition
to
classic
M1/M2
phenotypes,
a
number
novel
dedifferentiation
phenomena
discovered
due
advanced
single-cell
technology,
e.g.,
macrophage-myofibroblast
transition
(MMT)
macrophage-neuron
(MNT).
More
importantly,
emerging
information
demonstrated
potential
on
immunotherapy,
suggesting
by
therapeutic
efficiency
checkpoint
inhibitors
chimeric
antigen
receptor
engineered
based
macrophages.
Here,
we
summarized
latest
discoveries
from
basic
translational
research
discussed
their
clinical
relevance
for
cancers.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3)
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Abstract
The
complex
wound
environment
of
diabetic
wounds
leads
to
poor
treatment
efficacy,
and
the
inflammatory
disorders
vascular
injury
are
primary
causes
death
in
such
patients.
Herein,
a
sprayable,
controllable
adaptive,
pH‐responsive
nanosystem
molybdate
oligosaccharide
(CMO)
is
specially
developed
as
an
immunomodulatory
angiogenesis‐promotion
material
for
healing.
CMO
exhibited
release
Mo
2+
(COS),
specifically
response
alkalescent
observed
wounds.
provide
anti‐inflammatory
by
promoting
M2
polarization
through
significantly
stimulating
macrophage
mitochondrial
function.
Specifically,
with
certain
concentration
reduce
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
tumor
necrosis
factor
α
(TNF‐α)
expression,
upregulated
membrane
potential
(MMP),
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
interleukin
10
(IL‐10)
expression
macrophages.
Moreover,
facilitate
angiogenesis
via
upregulating
PI3K/HIF‐1α/VEGF
pathway—a
critical
process
formation
new
blood
vessels
that
supply
nutrients
healing
tissue.
Remarkably,
promote
cell
viability
migration
endothelial
cells,
enhance
angiogenic
genes.
In
vitro
vivo
studies
suggest
this
simple
but
powerful
targeting
function
has
become
effective
Gastric Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(5), P. 998 - 1015
Published: June 8, 2024
Abstract
Cisplatin
(DDP)
is
a
basic
chemotherapy
drug
for
gastric
cancer
(GC).
With
the
increase
of
DDP
concentration
in
clinical
treatment,
cells
gradually
became
resistant.
Therefore,
it
necessary
to
find
effective
therapeutic
targets
enhance
sensitivity
GC
DDP.
Studies
have
shown
that
Transmembrane
protein
205
(TMEM205)
overexpressed
DDP-resistant
human
epidermoid
carcinoma
and
correlates
with
resistance,
database
analyses
show
TMEM
also
GC,
but
its
role
cisplatin-resistant
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
chose
variety
experiments
vivo
vitro,
aiming
investigate
cisplatin
resistance
cancer.
The
results
showed
promoted
proliferation,
stemness,
epithelial–mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
migration
angiogenesis
through
activation
Wnt/β-catenin
signaling
pathway.
addition,
TMEM205
promotes
progression
by
inducing
M2
polarization
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs).
These
suggest
may
be
an
target
regulate
DDP,
providing
new
direction
treatment.
Cancer Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11)
Published: June 1, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
ranks
among
the
most
prevalent
malignancies
worldwide,
characterized
by
its
complex
etiology
and
slow
research
progress.
Diabetes,
as
an
independent
risk
factor
for
CRC,
has
been
widely
certified.
Consequently,
this
study
centers
on
elucidating
intricacies
of
CRC
cells
initiation
progression
within
a
high-glucose
environment.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(9), P. 114648 - 114648
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Metabolic
reprogramming
is
crucial
for
activating
innate
immunity
in
macrophages,
and
the
accumulation
of
immunometabolites
essential
effective
defense
against
infection.
The
NAD
Electrophoresis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
ABSTRACT
In
this
paper,
we
describe
the
development
of
3D‐printed
microfluidic
cell
culture
devices
that
can
be
coupled
with
a
circulation
system
to
study
dynamics
both
intracellular
and
extracellular
(release)
processes.
Key
approach
is
ability
quantitate
key
analytes
on
minutes
timescale
either
on‐line
(in
study,
quantitating
nitric
oxide
production
using
an
amperometric
flow
cell)
or
off‐line
work,
itaconate
LC/MS)
analytical
measurements.
To
demonstrate
usefulness
approach,
chose
macrophage
polarization
as
function
matrix
(silk)
fiber
size,
major
area
research
in
tissue
engineering.
It
was
found
use
larger
fibers
(1280
nm
vs.
smaller
512
fibers)
led
increases
itaconate.
These
findings
set
foundation
for
future
creation
finely
tuned
3D
approaches
areas
where
play
significant
role
barrier
transport
integrated
analysis
markers
needed.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
Diabetic
foot
ulcer
(DFU)
represents
a
common
and
severe
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus.
Effective
safe
treatments
need
to
be
developed.
Mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs)
have
demonstrated
crucial
roles
in
tissue
regeneration,
wound
repair
inflammation
regulation.
However,
the
function
is
limited.
The
safety
efficacy
gene-modified
MSCs
unknown.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
investigate
whether
genetically
modified
with
highly
efficient
expression
anti-inflammatory
factors
promote
diabetic
by
regulating
macrophage
phenotype
transition.
This
may
provide
new
approach
treating
healing.
In
study,
human
umbilical
cord-derived
(hUMSCs)
were
using
recombinant
lentiviral
vectors
simultaneously
overexpress
three
factors,
interleukin
(IL)-4,
IL-10,
IL-13
(MSCs-3IL).
Cell
counting
kit-8,
flow
cytometry
differentiation
assay
used
detect
criteria
MSCs.
Overexpression
efficiency
was
evaluated
cytometry,
quantitative
real-time
PCR,
Western
blot,
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay,
cell
scratch
assay.
We
also
assessed
MSCs-3IL's
ability
modulate
Raw264.7
PCR.
addition,
we
healing
through
rate
calculation,
HE
staining,
Masson
immunohistochemical
analysis
PCNA,
F4/80,
CD31,
CD86,
CD206,
IL-4,
IL-10
IL-13.
MSCs-3IL
effect
on
several
other
models
inflammation.
efficiently
expressed
high
levels
IL-4
(mRNA
transcription
increased
15,000-fold
800,000-fold,
protein
secretion
400
200
ng/mL),
950,000-fold,
6
ng/mL).
effectively
induced
phenotypic
polarization
pro-inflammatory
M1-like
macrophages
(M1)
towards
M2-like
(M2).
enhancement
does
not
change
phenotype.
dynamic
distribution
vivo
normal
no
karyotype
variation
tumor
risk
observed.
mouse
model,
promoted
closure
exceeding
96%
after
14
days
treatment.
process
aided
altering
(reduced
CD86
CD206
expression)
accelerating
re-epithelialization.
summary,
our
demonstrates
that
hUMSCs
overexpressed
key
(IL-4,
IL-13).
MSCs-3IL-based
therapy
enhances
safety.
suggests
could
as
novel
therapeutic
for
DFU
repair.