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Macrophage reprogramming through scavenger receptor-guided and cathepsin B-triggered nanodelivery: from intracellular mechanisms to translational applications

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 10 Jul 2026, 00:00

Macrophage reprogramming through scavenger receptor-guided and cathepsin B-triggered nanodelivery: from intracellular mechanisms to translational applications

Assessment of targeted nanodelivery strategies to reprogram disease-associated macrophages and for evaluating translational challenges and opportunities.

Key Takeaways
  • Scavenger receptors enable selective targeting of diseased macrophage populations for nanodelivery
  • Cathepsin B-dependent cleavage can trigger intracellular nanocarrier disassembly and payload release
  • Translational hurdles include off-target sequestration, target heterogeneity, and limited functional bioavailability
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