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To examine the impact of efferocytosis on macrophage polarization and tumor progression.

November 13, 2025International ImmunopharmacologyOpen Access

Macrophage polarization in tumors: The impact of efferocytosis

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To examine the impact of efferocytosis on macrophage polarization and tumor progression.
Review of the efferocytosis process and its association with tumor microenvironment.
Discussion of signaling pathways involved in M2 macrophage polarization.
Analysis of therapeutic strategies targeting efferocytosis to improve cancer treatment.
Efferocytosis contributes to an immunosuppressive microenvironment that promotes tumor growth.
M2 macrophage polarization is driven by specific signaling pathways activated during efferocytosis.
Emerging anti-tumor strategies focus on targeting efferocytosis and associated macrophage mechanisms.

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This review highlights efferocytosis's role in tumor growth and immune response, suggesting novel therapeutic strategies targeting macrophage polarization.

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Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692523bbc0ce034ddc354964 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2025.115807

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This review highlights efferocytosis's role in tumor growth and immune response, suggesting novel therapeutic strategies targeting macrophage polarization.

Macrophage polarization in tumors: The impact of efferocytosis

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Macrophage polarization in tumors: The impact of efferocytosis

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