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Macrophages are key to venous thromboembolism (VTE) resolution. This review explores their dual roles and therapeutic potential in treating VTE, highlighting the need for clinical trials.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Hematology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE) presents significant morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Natural thrombus resolution is a potential VTE treatment strategy.
  • Monocytes/macrophages are central to thrombus resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of macrophages in VTE thrombus resolution.
  • To discuss macrophage phenotypes and their functions in thrombus resolution.
  • To explore therapeutic strategies targeting macrophages for VTE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on macrophage involvement in thrombus resolution.
  • Analysis of macrophage phenotypes, functions, and expressed factors.
  • Summary of therapeutic agents targeting monocytes/macrophages for VTE.

Main Results:

  • Macrophages induce inflammation, neovascularization, and degrade fibrin/collagen during thrombus resolution.
  • Two macrophage phenotypes exhibit dual functions in thrombus resolution.
  • Various macrophage-expressed factors influence thrombus resolution.
  • Therapeutic candidates targeting monocytes/macrophages show potential but require validation.

Conclusions:

  • Macrophages play a critical, multifaceted role in venous thrombus resolution.
  • Targeting macrophage phenotypes and functions offers promising therapeutic avenues for VTE.
  • Further clinical trials are essential to confirm the efficacy of macrophage-targeted therapies in VTE treatment.