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Mechanisms of efferocytosis in determining inflammation resolution: Therapeutic potential and the association with cardiovascular disease.
- Source :
- British Journal of Pharmacology; Dec2022, Vol. 179 Issue 23, p5151-5171, 21p, 5 Diagrams, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Efferocytosis is defined as the clearance of apoptotic cells (ACs) in physiological and pathological states and is performed by efferocytes, such as macrophages. Efferocytosis can lead to the resolution of inflammation and restore tissue homoeostasis; however, the mechanisms of efferocytosis in determining inflammation resolution are still not completely understood, and the effects of efferocytosis on other proresolving properties need to be explored and explained. In this review, the process of efferocytosis will be summarized briefly, and then these mechanisms and effects will be thoroughly discussed. In addition, the association between mechanisms of efferocytosis in determining resolution of inflammation and cardiovascular diseases will also be reviewed, as an understanding of this association may provide information on novel treatment targets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CARDIOVASCULAR diseases
INFLAMMATION
REPERFUSION injury
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00071188
- Volume :
- 179
- Issue :
- 23
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Pharmacology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160029806
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bph.15939