Molecular Mechanisms and Functions of Macrophage Cells
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 83
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Macrophages play a key role in innate and adaptive immune responses, as well as in maintaining homeostasis in normal, healthy conditions. They provide first-line defense against pathogens by recognizing, engulfing, and eventually destroying foreign invaders. On the other hand, macrophages are involved in various pathological conditions, such as atherosclerosis, fibrosis, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic syndrome. In cancer, macrophages play an important role in the whole process of tumorigenesis, impacting tumor progression, metastasis, and treatment responses. Their dual role as contributors to inflammation and promoters of tissue repair underscores the intricate nature of their involvement in disease states. The intricate roles of macrophages in health and disease are explored in our Special Issue, "Molecular Mechanisms and Functions of Macrophage Cells", that aims to unravel the complex molecular pathways shaping macrophage behavior. Identifying the molecular mechanisms governing their behavior is a crucial step for unlocking their therapeutic potential.
This Special Issue, "Molecular Mechanisms and Functions of Macrophage Cells", invites the submissions of original articles and reviews—focusing on the molecular mechanisms driving macrophage behavior and function of these cells within the context of cancer and other diseases. Exploring innovative strategies to modulate their function, identifying novel therapeutic targets within macrophages, and delving into the development of macrophages as precise therapeutic tools are of the greatest interest. Advancing our understanding of macrophage biology will pave the way for groundbreaking therapeutic strategies. Your insightful contributions to this Special Issue will broaden the landscape of immune-mediated therapeutic interventions.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Magdalena Król
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- macrophages
- immune responses
- inflammation
- cancer
- tumor microenvironment
