Application of Nanomaterials Targeting Immune Cells in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation

Zhen Ci,1,2,* Hanchi Wang,1,2,* Jiaxin Luo,1,2 Chuqiao Wei,1,2 Jingxia Chen,1,2 Dongyang Wang,2,3 Yanmin Zhou1,2 1Department of Oral Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China; 2Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Devel...

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Main Authors: Ci Z, Wang H, Luo J, Wei C, Chen J, Wang D, Zhou Y
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description Zhen Ci,1,2,* Hanchi Wang,1,2,* Jiaxin Luo,1,2 Chuqiao Wei,1,2 Jingxia Chen,1,2 Dongyang Wang,2,3 Yanmin Zhou1,2 1Department of Oral Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China; 2Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Oral Biology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanmin Zhou, Department of Oral Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China, Email zhouym@jlu.edu.cn Dongyang Wang, Department of Oral Biology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China, Email dyang314@jlu.edu.cnAbstract: Chronic inflammation is a common characteristic of all kinds of diseases, including autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases, and tumors. It is distinguished by the presence of low concentrations of inflammatory factors stimulating the body for an extended period, resulting in a persistent state of infection. This condition is manifested by the aggregation and infiltration of mononuclear cells, lymphocytes, and other immune cells, leading to tissue hyperplasia and lesions. Although various anti-inflammatory medications, including glucocorticoids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), have shown strong therapeutic effects, they lack specificity and targeting ability, and require high dosages, which can lead to severe adverse reactions. Nanoparticle drug delivery mechanisms possess the capacity to minimize the effect on healthy cells or tissues due to their targeting capabilities and sustained drug release properties. However, most nanosystems can only target the inflammatory sites rather than specific types of immune cells, leaving room for further improvement in the therapeutic effects of nanomaterials. This article reviews the current research progress on the role of diverse immune cells in inflammation, focusing on the functions of neutrophils and macrophages during inflammation. It provides an overview of the domestic and international applications of nanomaterials in targeted therapy for inflammation, aiming to establish a conceptual foundation for the utilization of nanomaterials targeting immune cells in the treatment of chronic inflammation and offer new perspectives for the avoidance and management of inflammation. Keywords: nanomaterials, periodontitis, chronic inflammation, target therapy, neutrophil, macrophage
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spelling doaj-art-e557a0b7d94645778ded0045f028bf722025-08-20T02:35:35ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of Nanomedicine1178-20132024-12-01Volume 19139251394698742Application of Nanomaterials Targeting Immune Cells in the Treatment of Chronic InflammationCi ZWang HLuo JWei CChen JWang DZhou YZhen Ci,1,2,* Hanchi Wang,1,2,* Jiaxin Luo,1,2 Chuqiao Wei,1,2 Jingxia Chen,1,2 Dongyang Wang,2,3 Yanmin Zhou1,2 1Department of Oral Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China; 2Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Oral Biology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanmin Zhou, Department of Oral Implantology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China, Email zhouym@jlu.edu.cn Dongyang Wang, Department of Oral Biology, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China, Email dyang314@jlu.edu.cnAbstract: Chronic inflammation is a common characteristic of all kinds of diseases, including autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases, and tumors. It is distinguished by the presence of low concentrations of inflammatory factors stimulating the body for an extended period, resulting in a persistent state of infection. This condition is manifested by the aggregation and infiltration of mononuclear cells, lymphocytes, and other immune cells, leading to tissue hyperplasia and lesions. Although various anti-inflammatory medications, including glucocorticoids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), have shown strong therapeutic effects, they lack specificity and targeting ability, and require high dosages, which can lead to severe adverse reactions. Nanoparticle drug delivery mechanisms possess the capacity to minimize the effect on healthy cells or tissues due to their targeting capabilities and sustained drug release properties. However, most nanosystems can only target the inflammatory sites rather than specific types of immune cells, leaving room for further improvement in the therapeutic effects of nanomaterials. This article reviews the current research progress on the role of diverse immune cells in inflammation, focusing on the functions of neutrophils and macrophages during inflammation. It provides an overview of the domestic and international applications of nanomaterials in targeted therapy for inflammation, aiming to establish a conceptual foundation for the utilization of nanomaterials targeting immune cells in the treatment of chronic inflammation and offer new perspectives for the avoidance and management of inflammation. Keywords: nanomaterials, periodontitis, chronic inflammation, target therapy, neutrophil, macrophagehttps://www.dovepress.com/application-of-nanomaterials-targeting-immune-cells-in-the-treatment-o-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJNnanomaterialsperiodontitischronic inflammationtarget therapyneutrophilmacrophage.
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Application of Nanomaterials Targeting Immune Cells in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation
International Journal of Nanomedicine
nanomaterials
periodontitis
chronic inflammation
target therapy
neutrophil
macrophage.
title Application of Nanomaterials Targeting Immune Cells in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation
title_full Application of Nanomaterials Targeting Immune Cells in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation
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title_short Application of Nanomaterials Targeting Immune Cells in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation
title_sort application of nanomaterials targeting immune cells in the treatment of chronic inflammation
topic nanomaterials
periodontitis
chronic inflammation
target therapy
neutrophil
macrophage.
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