ReviewFrontiers in immunology2025
Macrophages: emerging targets for ulcerative colitis.
Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Macrophage Membrane-Coated Nanoparticles for Immunomodulation and Bone Regeneration: Emerging Applications in Oral and Dental Implant Therapy.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Aging Microenvironment Shapes Angiogenic Remodeling in IBD-Associated Colorectal Carcinogenesis.Aging cell · 2026Review
- miR-16-2-3p enhances glucocorticoid sensitivity in ulcerative colitis by targeting CREB1 and NF-κB1.Human cell · 2026Article
- Macrophage-driven inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease: mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Review
- Colon-targeted oral delivery of melatonin for regulating macrophage activity and intestinal barrier in ulcerative colitis.Theranostics · 2026Article
- Deciphering the macrophage ferroptosis regulatory network: construction of an ulcerative colitis diagnostic model and investigation of the immune microenvironment based on single-cell and transcriptomic data.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- A preclinical investigation into the potential associations of geraniin with ulcerative colitis alleviation through integrated multi-omics andFrontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Earthworm extract ameliorates colitis via modulation of the PI3K/AKT pathway: attenuation of inflammation and restoration of intestinal barrier integrity.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- GM-CSF promotes pro-inflammatory macrophage activation associated with Akt/mTOR signaling during experimental colitis.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel (IBD) disease characterized by a complex pathogenesis and limited treatment options. Macrophages play a key role in the pathophysiology of UC by regulating inflammatory responses and tissue repair processes. Currently, there is no comprehensive summary of macrophage regulatory pathways in UC, either domestically or internationally. Objective: This review aims to systematically elucidate the role of macrophages in UC and their specific regulatory mechanisms, and to identify potential therapeutic strategies and future research directions. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, integrating recent advances from global studies to explore macrophage-related pathways and functional alterations in UC. Special attention was given to studies investigating molecular mechanisms underlying macrophage polarization and function. Results: Evidence indicates that macrophage dysfunction is a central mechanism in the pathogenesis of UC. Major findings demonstrate that metabolic reprogramming serves as a fundamental pathway inducing phenotypic and functional alterations in macrophages. Additional mechanisms mediating these changes include epigenetic modifications, chemokine-driven recruitment, microbial metabolite induction, autophagy, and apoptosis. Multiple drugs targeting macrophages have shown effectiveness in treating UC. Conclusion: Targeting macrophage-related pathways represents an effective therapeutic approach for UC. This review provides a theoretical foundation for developing precision treatments focused on macrophage modulation and highlights important new avenues for future research.
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