The Role of Macrophage-Derived Netrin-1 in Inflammatory Diseases

Macrophages are multifunctional immune cells distributed throughout the whole body, and they have functions in antigen presentation, phagocytosis, killing, and immune regulation. As the most widely studied molecule in the netrin family, netrin-1 plays a key role in neuronal navigation, angiogenesis,...

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Main Authors: Yi Wu, Zhiying Liu, Peiqi Xu, Kai Yin, Shengjun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/7/921
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Summary:Macrophages are multifunctional immune cells distributed throughout the whole body, and they have functions in antigen presentation, phagocytosis, killing, and immune regulation. As the most widely studied molecule in the netrin family, netrin-1 plays a key role in neuronal navigation, angiogenesis, and cell survival. Macrophage-derived netrin-1 not only regulates neurovascular regeneration through ligand–receptor binding but also influences macrophage phenotypes by modulating polarization, thereby achieving the purpose of promoting or repairing disease damage. In this review, we will summarize the recent research advances on the role of macrophage-derived netrin-1 and its receptors in a variety of inflammatory diseases and cancers.
ISSN:2218-273X