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Shaping the immune landscape: Multidimensional environmental stimuli refine macrophage polarization and foster revolutionary approaches in tissue regeneration.

Jing-Dong Xue, Jing Gao, Ai-Fang Tang, Chao Feng

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Review in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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28citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Jing-Dong XueDepartment of Urology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China.
Jing GaoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Ai-Fang TangDepartment of Geratology, Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, China.
Chao FengDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In immunology, the role of macrophages extends far beyond their traditional classification as mere phagocytes; they emerge as pivotal architects of the immune response, with their function being significantly influenced by multidimensional environmental stimuli. This review investigates the nuanced mechanisms by which diverse external signals ranging from chemical cues to physical stress orchestrate macrophage polarization, a process that is crucial for the modulation of immune responses. By transitioning between pro-inflammatory (M1) and anti-inflammatory (M2) states, macrophages exhibit remarkable plasticity, enabling them to adapt to and influence their surroundings effectively. The exploration of macrophage polarization provides a compelling narrative on how these cells can be manipulated to foster an immune environment conducive to tissue repair and regeneration. Highlighting cutting-edge research, this review presents innovative strategies that leverage the dynamic interplay between macrophages and their environment, proposing novel therapeutic avenues that harness the potential of macrophages in regenerative medicine. Moreover, this review critically evaluates the current challenges and future prospects of translating macrophage-centered strategies from the laboratory to clinical applications.

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Environmental stimuliImmune responseMacrophage polarizationTissue regeneration

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PMID39296009
PMCPMC11408064

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