AKT1 and acrodermatitis enteropathica: In vitro, RS504393 inhibited angiogenesis driven by EPCs, induced apoptosis in JS1 cells, and redirected macrophage polarization from the M2 towards a more anti-parasitic phenotype.<h4>Conclusions</h4>CCR2 blockade with RS504393 attenuates AE progression by inhibiting PI3K-AKT signaling, suppressing angiogenesis and inducing stellate cell apoptosis, collectively reducing hepatic fibrosis and parasitic burden.