ReviewImmunology and cell biology2019
Macrophages in wound healing: activation and plasticity.
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300 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 520 citations in OpenAlex.
- Research progress and insights on the role of ferroptosis in wound healing.International wound journal · 2023Pooled it
- The role of cluster of differentiation 163-positive macrophages in wound healing: a preliminary study and a systematic review.Archives of dermatological research · 2023Pooled it
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- Natural Polysaccharide-Based Biomaterials for Skin Wound Healing: Immunomodulatory Mechanisms and Macrophage M2 Polarization.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- A Sulfonamide-Based Compound DRZ-V Enhances Wound Repair via Macrophage-Mediated Responses Associated with TIRAP-NF-κB Signaling.Pharmaceutical research · 2026Article
- Design and Therapeutic Applications of Hydrogel Dressings in Diverse Wound Management.ACS omega · 2026Review
- A Comprehensive Review of Antimicrobial Peptides and Smart Biomaterials in Chronic Wound Therapy: Overcoming Biofilms, Resistance, and Translational Barriers.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Macrophage efferocytosis in pregnancy and pregnancy complications.Reproduction & fertility · 2026Review
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- Evaluation of Functional Electrospun Chitosan-Based Nanofibers Loaded with Norfloxacin for Enhanced Burn Wound Healing Response.Polymers · 2026Article
- Helminth infection induces RELMα-dependent adipose tissue transcriptional reprogramming and protection against diet-induced obesity.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
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- Multifunctional Oregano-Derived Plasma Polymer Coatings for Wound Healing Applications: An In Vitro Study.International wound journal · 2026Article
- Macrophage Phenotype Alterations in Treated Periodontitis Patients Suggest a Pro-Inflammatory Bias.Journal of periodontal research · 2026Article
- Macrophage-Fibroblast Crosstalk Shapes Wound Repair Signaling In Vitro.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2026Article
- Macrophages in Intestinal Wound Healing: Dichotomous Effects and Therapeutic Opportunities.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Esophagus extracellular matrix with microenvironmental complexity for esophageal organoids.Bioactive materials · 2026Article
- TNFAIP3 in M2 Macrophage Attenuates Subretinal Fibrosis in Laser-Induced Murine Model.Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2026Article
240 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Macrophages are critically involved in wound healing, from dampening inflammation to clearing cell debris and coordinating tissue repair. Within the wound, the complexity of macrophage function is increasingly recognized, with adverse outcomes when macrophages are inappropriately activated, such as in fibrosis or chronic non-healing wounds. Recent advances in in vivo and translational wound models, macrophage-specific deletions and new technologies to distinguish macrophage subsets, have uncovered the vast spectrum of macrophage activation and effector functions. Here, we summarize the main players in wound-healing macrophage activation and function, including cytokines, apoptotic cells, nucleotides and mechanical stimuli. We highlight recent studies demonstrating cooperation between these factors for optimal wound healing. Next, we describe recent technologies such as cell tracking and single-cell RNA-seq, which have uncovered remarkable plasticity and heterogeneity in blood-derived or tissue-resident macrophages and discuss the implications for wound healing. Lastly, we evaluate macrophage dysfunction in aberrant wound healing that occurs in aging, diabetes and fibrosis. A better understanding of the longevity and plasticity of wound-healing macrophages, and identification of unique macrophage subsets or specific effector molecules in wound healing, would shed light on the therapeutic potential of manipulating macrophage function for optimal wound healing.
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