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SynthesisImmunity, inflammation and disease2026

Role of Macrophages in Cardiac Remodeling: Cues From Zebrafish Heart.

Himanshu Gaur, Maram Hasan, Huseyin C Yalcin

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Synthesis in Immunity, inflammation and disease, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Himanshu GaurBiomedical Research Center, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2654-7197
Maram HasanBiomedical Research Center, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Huseyin C YalcinBiomedical Research Center, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.

Funding

Open Access funding is provided by the Qatar National Library. Publication of the article is covered by Qatar National Library. This works is also supported by QUPD-BRC-23/24-517 to H.G.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMacrophages are a key component of innate immunity and regulate cardiac phenotypes by their polarization state. The classical M1 macrophages are activated by pro-inflammatory stimuli, whereas M2 macrophages are activated by anti-inflammatory stimuli. The balance between M1 and M2 polarization is important and tightly controlled to maintain tissue homeostasis.

objectiveThis review aims to explain the diversity of the ability to regenerate among humans and zebrafish, the role of the immune system in heart regeneration, and macrophage function in normal conditions and disease. It also investigates age-related effects on macrophage function and therapeutic strategies to manipulate macrophage polarization in the treatment of heart injury.

methodsSystematic review of the literature was conducted focusing on macrophage polarization, cardiac regeneration mechanisms, and immunomodulatory therapy.

resultsMacrophage polarization imbalances of M1-M2 are involved in inflammatory and cardiac disease. Mechanisms of macrophage function under various states and in various species are useful for insightful comprehension of novel therapy strategies. Macrophage polarization modulation is a future potential strategy for cardiac repair and the treatment of cardiac disease.

conclusionTargeting macrophage polarization to restore balance and homeostasis is a promising strategy for supporting cardiac regeneration and the treatment of inflammatory cardiac disease.

Indexed as

HeartHeart DiseasesMacrophagesVentricular RemodelingAnimalsHumansMacrophage ActivationRegenerationZebrafishcardiac repaircardiovascular diseasesinnate immune cellsmacrophage polarizationzebrafish

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PMID41520343
PMCPMC12790826

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