Induction of M2 macrophage polarization |
Reprogram macrophage phenotype |
Bioactive glass (BG) [145] |
BG directly induces macrophages toward M2 polarization |
Delivery of therapeutic gas |
NO@HKUST-1 [120] |
Nitric oxide (NO) induces macrophages from M1 to M2 via activation of NO/vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein signaling |
Delivery of EVs |
G-sEVsDM [7] |
DM released from the G-sEVsDM drives macrophage phenotype switch from M1 to M2 |
Delivery of stem cells |
Fibrous scaffolds encapsulated with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) [146] |
The released AD-MSCs drive macrophages toward M2 polarization |
Delivery of cytokines |
BCL@MMSNPs-SS-CD-NW [147] |
Baicalein (BCL) targets macrophages and induce M2 polarization |
Gene therapy |
AMPC@siTNF-α [148] |
The small interfering RNA released from NPs suppress M1 polarization and induce M2 polarization |
Anti-inflammation |
Self-activity of NPs |
Multifunctional bioactive glass-ceramic nanodrug (BBGN-Mo) [149] |
The BBGN-Mo exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory effect |
Delivery of EVs |
Poly (ethylene glycol) hydrogels (Exogels) [25] |
The macrophage-derived EVs can promote angiogenesis and suppress inflammation |
Delivery of stem cells |
PLGA@IL-8/ADM system [26] |
This system provides exogenous MSCs for anti-inflammation |
Delivery of cytokines |
PLGA-curcumin NPs [150] |
NPs exhibit anti-inflammatory effects via release of curcumin |
Delivery of antioxidants |
Mitochondria-targeted hybrid nanozymes [151] |
The artificial cascade nanozyme possesses superoxide dismutase- and catalase-like activities as well as anti-inflammation |
Delivery of therapeutic gas |
DNase-CO@MPDA NPs [152] |
The released carbon monoxide (CO) exhibits robust anti-inflammatory activity |
Gene therapy |
miR-223-loaded hyaluronic acid NPs [125] |
The released miR-223 exhibits anti-inflammation via harness macrophage polarization |
ROS scavenge |
Antioxidant NPs |
Ultrasmall Cu5.4O nanoparticles (Cu5.4O USNPs) [153] |
Cu5.4O USNPs with multiple enzyme-mimicking and broad-spectrum ROS scavenging ability |
Delivery of cytokines |
Polydopamine NPs (PDA NPs) [154] |
PDA degrades ROS and generates oxygen |
Delivery of antioxidants |
PDA/PUE/FA NPs [155] |
The released ferulic acid (FA) exhibits excellent antioxidant activity |
Delivery of therapeutic gas |
Multifunctional nanosystem for delivery of gaseous hydrogen [156] |
Hydrogen exhibits ROS-scavenging ability via activation of Nrf2 signaling |
Gene therapy |
MS-CeO2 nanocomposites [157] |
The nano-miR129 released from the composites can significantly enhance anti-ROS efficiency |