Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Cellular and Transcriptional Changes Associated With M1 Macrophage Polarization in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
August 2021
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Frontiers in medicine
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TLDR Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.
The study utilized single-cell RNA sequencing to investigate cellular and transcriptional changes in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) lesions, focusing on M1 macrophage polarization. The findings revealed significant upregulation of genes related to pro-inflammatory and antimicrobial functions, such as phagocytosis and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, while genes associated with anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages were downregulated. This suggests that M1 macrophages play a crucial role in the chronic inflammation characteristic of HS. The study highlights potential therapeutic targets for managing HS by modulating macrophage activity and related inflammatory pathways.