Therapeutic Properties of M2 Macrophages in Chronic Wounds: An Innovative Area of Biomaterial-Assisted M2 Macrophage Targeted Therapy.

Wound healing is a dynamic, multi-stage process essential for restoring skin integrity. Dysregulated wound healing is often linked to impaired macrophage function, particularly in individuals with chronic underlying conditions. Macrophages, as key regulators of wound healing, exhibit significant phenotypic diversity, ranging from the pro-healing M2 phenotype to the pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype.

Anticancer Properties of Baicalin against Breast Cancer and other Gynecological Cancers: Therapeutic Opportunities based on Underlying Mechanisms.

Gynecological cancers are serious life-threatening diseases responsible for high morbidity and mortality around the world. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery are considered standard therapeutic modalities for these cancers. Since the mentioned treatments have undesirable side effects and are not effective enough, further attempts are required to explore potent complementary and/or alternative treatments.