Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage Reprogramming
Background Macrophages are a critical component of the innate immune system, derived from monocytes, with significant roles in anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour activities. In the tumour microenvironment, however, macrophages are often reprogrammed into tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs), which pr...
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| author | Rongqi Guo PhD Rui Wang PhD Weisong Zhang PhD Yangyang Li PhD Yihao Wang PhD Hao Wang PhD Xia Li PhD Jianxiang Song PhD |
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| description | Background Macrophages are a critical component of the innate immune system, derived from monocytes, with significant roles in anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour activities. In the tumour microenvironment, however, macrophages are often reprogrammed into tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs), which promote tumour growth, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. Purpose To review recent advancements in the understanding of macrophage polarisation and reprogramming, highlighting their role in tumour progression and potential as therapeutic targets. Research Design This is a review article synthesising findings from recent studies on macrophage polarisation and reprogramming in tumour biology. Study Sample Not applicable (review of existing literature). Data Collection and/or Analysis Key studies were identified and summarised to explore mechanisms of macrophage polarisation and reprogramming, focusing on M1/M2 polarisation, metabolic and epigenetic changes, and pathway regulation. Results Macrophage reprogramming in the tumour microenvironment involves complex mechanisms, including phenotypic and functional alterations. These processes are influenced by M1/M2 polarisation, metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming, and various signalling pathways. TAMs play a pivotal role in tumour progression, metastasis, and therapy resistance, making them prime targets for combination therapies. Conclusions Understanding the mechanisms underlying macrophage polarisation and reprogramming offers promising avenues for developing therapies to counteract tumour progression. Future research should focus on translating these insights into clinical applications for effective cancer treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4074681e01814e6ebe59f37df5800cca2025-01-24T09:03:36ZengSAGE PublishingCancer Control1526-23592025-01-013210.1177/10732748251316604Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage ReprogrammingRongqi Guo PhDRui Wang PhDWeisong Zhang PhDYangyang Li PhDYihao Wang PhDHao Wang PhDXia Li PhDJianxiang Song PhDBackground Macrophages are a critical component of the innate immune system, derived from monocytes, with significant roles in anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour activities. In the tumour microenvironment, however, macrophages are often reprogrammed into tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs), which promote tumour growth, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. Purpose To review recent advancements in the understanding of macrophage polarisation and reprogramming, highlighting their role in tumour progression and potential as therapeutic targets. Research Design This is a review article synthesising findings from recent studies on macrophage polarisation and reprogramming in tumour biology. Study Sample Not applicable (review of existing literature). Data Collection and/or Analysis Key studies were identified and summarised to explore mechanisms of macrophage polarisation and reprogramming, focusing on M1/M2 polarisation, metabolic and epigenetic changes, and pathway regulation. Results Macrophage reprogramming in the tumour microenvironment involves complex mechanisms, including phenotypic and functional alterations. These processes are influenced by M1/M2 polarisation, metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming, and various signalling pathways. TAMs play a pivotal role in tumour progression, metastasis, and therapy resistance, making them prime targets for combination therapies. Conclusions Understanding the mechanisms underlying macrophage polarisation and reprogramming offers promising avenues for developing therapies to counteract tumour progression. Future research should focus on translating these insights into clinical applications for effective cancer treatment.https://doi.org/10.1177/10732748251316604 |
| spellingShingle | Rongqi Guo PhD Rui Wang PhD Weisong Zhang PhD Yangyang Li PhD Yihao Wang PhD Hao Wang PhD Xia Li PhD Jianxiang Song PhD Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage Reprogramming Cancer Control |
| title | Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage Reprogramming |
| title_full | Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage Reprogramming |
| title_fullStr | Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage Reprogramming |
| title_full_unstemmed | Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage Reprogramming |
| title_short | Macrophage Polarisation in the Tumour Microenvironment: Recent Research Advances and Therapeutic Potential of Different Macrophage Reprogramming |
| title_sort | macrophage polarisation in the tumour microenvironment recent research advances and therapeutic potential of different macrophage reprogramming |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/10732748251316604 |
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