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ReviewAnnals of medicine2025

Triptolide-mediated immunomodulation of macrophages: from pathophysiology to therapy.

Yi Chen, Qiuyu Zhu, Ankang Yin, Wei Wang, Juan Wang

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Review in Annals of medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Yi ChenSchool of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0009-0009-0714-9274
Qiuyu ZhuSchool of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Ankang YinInstitute of Transfusion Medicine, Zhejiang Province Blood Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Wei WangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Tongde Hospital, Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Juan WangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Tongde Hospital, Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTriptolide (TP), a potent bioactive compound from the Chinese herb

objectiveThis review summarizes the immunomodulatory mechanisms of TP on macrophage function, with a focus on its therapeutic potential in diverse diseases. We also explore strategies to mitigate TP's toxicity, including formulation enhancements, targeted delivery, ligand conjugation, and structural modifications. Finally, we highlight the therapeutic utility and clinical progress of TP derivatives, offering insights into their broad clinical applications.

resultsTP modulates macrophage migration, polarization, phagocytosis, and the production of cytokines and chemokines, thereby alleviating various macrophage-centric diseases. Strategies to reduce TP's toxicity not only mitigate systemic adverse effects but also enhance therapeutic efficacy through macrophage-targeted delivery. The clinical progress of TP derivatives demonstrates their broad therapeutic potential.

conclusionTP's macrophage-targeted immunomodulation shows promising therapeutic potential for macrophage-centric diseases. However, its limited clinical use due to poor water solubility and significant toxicity highlights the need for further research to develop effective toxicity-reduction strategies.

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DiterpenesImmunomodulating AgentsImmunomodulationMacrophagesPhenanthrenesAnimalsCytokinesEpoxy CompoundsHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsPhagocytosisTripterygiumCytokinesDiterpenesEpoxy CompoundsImmunomodulating AgentsImmunosuppressive AgentsPhenanthrenestriptolideimmunomodulationmacrophagemolecular targetTriptolide

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PMCPMC12570235

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