Role and Therapeutic Targeting Strategies of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Inflammation

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Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are large DNA reticular structures secreted by neutrophils and decorated with histones and antimicrobial proteins. As a key mechanism for neutrophils to resist microbial invasion, NETs play an important role in the killing of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). Although NETs are mostly known for mediating microbial killing, increasing evidence suggests that excessive NETs induced by stimulation of physical and chemical components, microorganisms, and pathological factors can exacerbate inflammation and organ damage. This review summarizes the induction and role of NETs in inflammation and focuses on the strategies of inhibiting NETosis and the mechanisms involved in pathogen evasion of NETs. Furthermore, herbal medicine inhibitors and nanodelivery strategies improve the efficiency of inhibition of excessive levels of NETs.

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Li, X., Xiao, S., Filipczak, N., Yalamarty, S. S. K., Shang, H., Zhang, J., & Zheng, Q. (2023). Role and Therapeutic Targeting Strategies of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Inflammation. International Journal of Nanomedicine. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S418259

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