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Editorial: Defining the Functional Diversity of Synovial Macrophages

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  • Anna B. Montgomery

  • Deborah R. Winter

  • June 30, 2026

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    Macrophages are vital homeostatic cells that perform specific functions based on their tissue location.

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    Synovial macrophages exhibit diverse functions influenced by local and systemic signals, impacting joint homeostasis and inflammation.

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    Age and sex significantly affect the transcriptional profiles of synovial macrophages, influencing arthritis susceptibility.

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    RELMα+ interstitial macrophages play a key role in orchestrating monocyte recruitment during inflammatory arthritis.

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    Research highlights the potential for macrophage-targeting therapeutics in addressing joint pathology and fibrotic diseases.

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Editorial: Characterising the functional heterogeneity of synovial macrophages

  • by Anna B. Montgomery, Deborah R. Winter

  • June 30, 2026

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