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Roles of mTORC1 and mTORC2 in controlling γδ T1 and γδ T17 differentiation and function
The metabolism-controlled differentiation of αβ T cells has been well documented; however, the role of a metabolism program in γδ T cell differentiation and function has not been clarified. Here, using CD2-cre...
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Open AccessIL-1β-activated mTORC2 promotes accumulation of IFN-γ+ γδ T cells by upregulating CXCR3 to restrict hepatic fibrosis
Liver fibrosis represents a severe stage of liver damage, with hallmarks of inflammation, hepatic stellate cell activation, and extracellular matrix accumulation. Although previous studies demonstrated γδ T ce...
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Open AccessmTORC1 signaling pathway integrates estrogen and growth factor to coordinate vaginal epithelial cells proliferation and differentiation
The mouse vaginal epithelium cyclically exhibits cell proliferation and differentiation in response to estrogen. Estrogen acts as an activator of mTOR signaling but its role in vaginal epithelial homeostasis i...
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Open AccessMETTL3-dependent m6A methylation facilitates uterine receptivity and female fertility via balancing estrogen and progesterone signaling
Infertility is a worldwide reproductive health problem and there are still many unknown etiologies of infertility. In recent years, increasing evidence emerged and confirmed that epigenetic regulation played a...
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Open AccessIL-27 disturbs lipid metabolism and restrains mitochondrial activity to inhibit γδ T17 cell-mediated skin inflammation
IL-17+ γδ T cells (γδ T17) are kick-starters of inflammation due to their strict immunosurveillance of xenobiotics or cellular damages and rapid response to pro-inflammatory stimulators. IL-27 is a well-recogn...