About this Research Topic
In this collection, we aim to highlight recent advances in the contribution of macrophages to lung inflammation and immune responses. We aim to describe their key roles in maintaining lung homeostasis, the implications of macrophage dysregulation in the development and progression of various lung diseases, and the current challenges we face in targeting these cells for therapeutic intervention.
Manuscripts relating to the involvement of macrophages in experimental mouse models or clinical studies that relate to the healthy or diseased lung will be considered. The submission of Original Research, Systematic Review, Review, Mini Review, Methods, and Perspective articles that cover, but are not limited to, the following subtopics will be encouraged:
1. Macrophages in promoting lung repair and regeneration following lung injury
2. Macrophages in respiratory infections including their role in the host immune responses to viral, bacterial, and fungus infections
3. Macrophages in acute and chronic lung diseases such as ARDS, asthma, COPD, and fibrosis, etc.
4. Macrophages in lung tumor immune evasion and tumor immune therapy.
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