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Review
. 2023 Aug 2;4(5):100492.
doi: 10.1016/j.xinn.2023.100492. eCollection 2023 Sep 11.

The potential of engineered multifunctional quantum dots for macrophage theranostics

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The potential of engineered multifunctional quantum dots for macrophage theranostics

Chengliang Yin et al. Innovation (Camb). .
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The figure illustrates the preparation of quantum dots for macrophage theranostics Bioactive quantum dots can be fabricated or functionalized via a variety of active ingredients and ligands, which enables targeted macrophage imaging and polarization to M1/M2 phenotypes. The reprogramming of M1 macrophages to M2 macrophages has therapeutic effects in obesity and atherosclerosis, whereas the polarization of M2 macrophages to M1 macrophages promotes tumor immunotherapy.

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