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Macrophage phenotype modulation via 2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride chitosan: a novel strategy for managing allergic rhinitis.
Biomaterials science - 5 May 2026
Peng Yi, Meng Cuida, Liu Yu, Li Kejia, Zhu Meng, Ju Xiaoyan, Tian Ye, Zhu Dongdong, Niu Zhongwei
Abstract excerpt
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic nasal disease primarily mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE). This condition significantly impairs patients' quality of life. Current treatments have limited clinical effectiveness. Although TH2 lymphocytes are well established as key regulators in AR pathogenesis, recent evidence underscores the pivotal role of M2 macrophages, particularly the M2a subtype, in exacerbating type 2...
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