All CD8+ T cells articles
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NewsWhy killer cells can lapse into ‘exhausted’ CD8+ T cells that no longer can stem disease
In a detailed study of exhausted T cell subsets researchers show that a transcriptional repressor called Gfi1 is a key regulator of the subset formation of exhausted CD8+ T cells and may offer a key to reducing exhaustion.
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NewsStudy reveals how our gut cells detect harmful invaders
Researchers hve found that the GPR31 path in ‘gut surveillance’ cells detects bacterial metabolites and triggers immune responses, opening new possibilities for drug development, vaccines, and probiotics to fight infections.
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NewsChronic stress accelerates colorectal cancer progression by disrupting balance of gut microbiota
Cutting-edge research has uncovered how chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota to speed up the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), opening new avenues for CRC prevention and treatment.
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NewsImmune cells prevent lung healing after viral infection
Investigators have discovered a pathway by which immune cells prevent the lungs’ protective barrier from healing after viral infections like COVID-19.