Histone lactylation in macrophage biology and disease: from plasticity regulation to therapeutic implications
2024

Histone Lactylation in Macrophages and Its Role in Disease

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Author Information

Author(s): Bao Chuncha, Ma Qing, Ying Xihong, Wang Fengsheng, Hou Yue, Wang Dun, Zhu Linsen, Huang Jiapeng, He Chengqi

Primary Institution: West China Hospital, Sichuan University

Hypothesis

Histone lactylation is a key epigenetic modification that influences macrophage plasticity and disease progression.

Conclusion

Histone lactylation plays a significant role in regulating macrophage functions and has therapeutic implications in various diseases.

Supporting Evidence

  • Histone lactylation is linked to macrophage activation and polarization.
  • Alterations in histone lactylation levels can influence disease mechanisms.
  • Targeting histone lactylation may provide new therapeutic strategies for various diseases.

Takeaway

Histone lactylation is like a special tag that helps macrophages change how they work in response to different situations, which can affect diseases.

Methodology

This review synthesizes recent research on histone lactylation's effects on macrophage activation and its implications in various diseases.

Limitations

The review highlights gaps in understanding the complete enzymatic machinery involved in histone lactylation and its interactions with other modifications.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105502

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