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[Advances in research on the role of alveolar macrophage burial function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]

Xuening Liu1, Shanshan Cui, Yulong Chen

  • 1Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, Henan, China. Corresponding author: Chen Yulong,

Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue
|August 24, 2019
PubMed
Abstract

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves impaired macrophage efferocytosis, increasing infection risk. Traditional Chinese medicine shows promise in restoring this crucial immune function for COPD treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pulmonology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading global cause of death.
  • Macrophages, particularly alveolar macrophages (AMs), are critical in regulating inflammation in COPD.
  • Impaired efferocytosis by AMs in COPD patients elevates risks of bacterial infection and airway colonization, driving exacerbations and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of macrophage efferocytosis in COPD pathogenesis.
  • To explore advancements in improving AM efferocytosis dysfunction.
  • To highlight the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating COPD by enhancing efferocytosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on macrophage efferocytosis in COPD.
  • Analysis of studies investigating mechanisms of efferocytosis dysfunction.
  • Examination of research on TCM interventions for COPD and macrophage function.

Main Results:

  • Efferocytosis is vital for resolving inflammation in COPD.
  • Dysfunctional efferocytosis in COPD exacerbates disease progression and increases mortality.
  • TCM presents potential therapeutic strategies for restoring AM efferocytosis.

Conclusions:

  • Restoring macrophage efferocytosis is a key therapeutic target for COPD.
  • TCM may offer novel approaches to manage COPD by improving AM efferocytosis.
  • Further research into TCM mechanisms could lead to new COPD treatments.

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