CD8^(+)T cells are the key executioners of the adaptive immune arm,which mediates antitumor and antiviral immunity.Naïve CD8^(+)T cells develop in the thymus and are quickly activated in the periphery after encou...CD8^(+)T cells are the key executioners of the adaptive immune arm,which mediates antitumor and antiviral immunity.Naïve CD8^(+)T cells develop in the thymus and are quickly activated in the periphery after encountering a cognate antigen,which induces these cells to proliferate and differentiate into effector cells that fight the initial infection.Simultaneously,a fraction of these cells become long-lived memory CD8^(+)T cells that combat future infections.Notably,the generation and maintenance of memory cells is profoundly affected by various in vivo conditions,such as the mode of primary activation(e.g.,acute vs.chronic immunization)or fluctuations in host metabolic,inflammatory,or aging factors.Therefore,many T cells may be lost or become exhausted and no longer functional.Complicated intracellular signaling pathways,transcription factors,epigenetic modifications,and metabolic processes are involved in this process.Therefore,understanding the cellular and molecular basis for the generation and fate of memory and exhausted CD8^(+)cells is central for harnessing cellular immunity.In this review,we focus on mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),particularly signaling mediated by mTOR complex(mTORC)2 in memory and exhausted CD8^(+)T cells at the molecular level.展开更多
T cell-mediated immunity in the intestine is stringently controlled to ensure proper immunity against pathogenic microbes and to prevent autoimmunity,a known cause of inflammatory bowel disease.However,precisely how T...T cell-mediated immunity in the intestine is stringently controlled to ensure proper immunity against pathogenic microbes and to prevent autoimmunity,a known cause of inflammatory bowel disease.However,precisely how T cells regulate intestine immunity remains to be fully understood.In this study,we found that mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 2(MAP3K2)is required for the CD4^(+)T cell-mediated inflammation in the intestine.Using a T cell transfer colitis model,we found that MAP3K2-deficient naïve CD4^(+)T cells had a dramatically reduced ability to induce colitis compared to wild type T cells.In addition,significantly fewer IFN-γ-but more IL-17A-producing CD4^(+)T cells in the intestines of mice receiving MAP3K2-deficient T cells than in those from mice receiving wild type T cells was observed.Interestingly,under well-defined in vitro differentiation conditions,MAP3K2-deficient naïve T cells were not impaired in their ability to differentiate into Th1,Th17 and Treg.Furthermore,the MAP3K2-regulated colitis severity was mediated by Th1 but not Th17 cells in the intestine.At the molecular level,we showed that MAP3K2-mediated Th1 cell differentiation in the intestine was regulated by IL-18 and required specific JNK activation.Together,our study reveals a novel regulatory role of MAP3K2 in intestinal T cell immunity via the IL-18-MAP3K2-JNK axis and may provide a novel target for intervention in T cell-mediated colitis.展开更多
Glucose metabolism plays a key role in thymocyte development. The mammalian target of rapamycin complex 2 (mT0RC2) is a critical regulator of cell growth and metabolism, but its role in early thymocyte development and...Glucose metabolism plays a key role in thymocyte development. The mammalian target of rapamycin complex 2 (mT0RC2) is a critical regulator of cell growth and metabolism, but its role in early thymocyte development and metabolism has not been fully studied. We show here that genetic ablation of Sinl, an essential component of mTORC2, in T lineage cells results in severely impaired thymocyte development at the CD4^- CD8^- double negative (DN) stages but not at the CD4^+ CD8^+ double positive (DP) or later stages. Notably, Sinl-deficient DN thymocytes show markedly reduced proliferation and glycolysis.Importantly, we discover that the M2 isoform of pyruvate kinase (PKM2) is a novel and crucial Sinl effector in promoting DN thymocyte development and metabolism. At the molecular level, we show that Sinl-mTORC2 controls PKM2 expression through an AKT-dependent PPAR-y nuclear translocation. Together, our study unravels a novel mTORC2-PPAR-γ-PKM2 pathway in immune-metabolic regulation of early thymocyte development.展开更多
Proper control of B cell growth and metabolism is crucial for B-cell-mediated immunity,but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood.In this study,Sin1,a key component of mTOR complex 2(mTORC2...Proper control of B cell growth and metabolism is crucial for B-cell-mediated immunity,but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood.In this study,Sin1,a key component of mTOR complex 2(mTORC2),specifically regulates B cell growth and metabolism.Genetic ablation of Sin1 in B cells reduces the cell size at either the transitional stage or upon antigen stimulation and severely impairs metabolism.Sin1 deficiency also severely impairs B-cell proliferation,antibody responses,and anti-viral immunity.At the molecular level,Sin1 controls the expression and stability of the c-Myc protein and maintains the activity of mTORC1 through the Akt-dependent inactivation of GSK3 and TSC1/2,respectively.Therefore,our study reveals a novel and specific role for Sin1 in coordinating the activation of mTORC2 and mTORC1 to control B cell growth and metabolism.展开更多
It is well documented that the neonatal thymus-derived (neonatal-TD) regulatory T cells (Treg) are essential to prevent lethal autoimmune diseases and allergies, and neonatal and adult thymus possesses distinct output...It is well documented that the neonatal thymus-derived (neonatal-TD) regulatory T cells (Treg) are essential to prevent lethal autoimmune diseases and allergies, and neonatal and adult thymus possesses distinct output potentials for naïve T cells, including Treg. However, the molecular features and detailed functional differences between neonatal-TD and adult thymus-derived (adult-TD) T cells in terms of their ability to maintain immune homeostasis during long-term environmental influences are still largely unknown, partially due to the lack of appropriate animal models to precisely trace these cells at specific time points. In this study, neonatal-TD and adult-TD CD4+ T cells from the spleen and Peyer's patches were traced for 9 weeks by a T cell origin-time tracing mouse model and analysed by single-cell RNA sequencing. More Treg but fewer naïve T cells were found in neonatal-TD CD4+ T cells from both tissues than those from adult-TD counterparts. Interestingly, the neonatal-TD Treg in both the spleen and Peyer's patches exhibited augmented expression of Foxp3, Gata3, Ctla4, Icos, Il2ra, Tgfb1, and Nrp1, as well as enriched Gene Ontology terms like T cell activation and tolerance induction, indicating an enhanced immunosuppressive function. These results were further confirmed by flow cytometry analysis and in vitro immune suppression assays. Flow cytometry also revealed a significantly higher proportion of neonatal-TD Treg in total Treg than that of adult-TD counterparts, suggesting the longer lifespan of neonatal-TD Treg. To investigate the intrinsic features of neonatal-TD and adult-TD CD4+ T cells, a shortened tracing time was performed. Surprisingly, the neonatal-TD and adult-TD CD4+ T cells had similar proportions of Treg and did not exhibit significant differences in Foxp3, Gata3, Ctla4, Icos, Il2ra, and Tgfb1 expression levels after tracing for 12 days. On the other hand, neonatal-TD Treg present an increased Nrp1 expression level compared with adult-TD counterparts, indicating the enhanced stability. Together, our work reveals that the neonatal-TD Treg are more immunosuppressive, which is likely shaped primarily by environmental factors.展开更多
Correction to:Cellular&Molecular Immunology https://doi.org/10.1038/s41423-023-01064-3,published online 15 August 2023 In this article the author name Yuheng Han was incorrectly written as Yuhen Han.The original a...Correction to:Cellular&Molecular Immunology https://doi.org/10.1038/s41423-023-01064-3,published online 15 August 2023 In this article the author name Yuheng Han was incorrectly written as Yuhen Han.The original article has been corrected.展开更多
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31930035,91942311,and 32061143028 to BS,32200738 to YC32170895 to NW)+5 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1301400 to BS)Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(20410714000,20JC410100,and 22JC1402600 to BS,22ZR1480700,22QA1408000 to NW)Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Cellular Homeostasis and Human Diseases to BS,China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022T150422 to YC,2021M692127 to HS)Nurture projects for basic research of Shanghai Chest Hospital(2021YNJCQ6 to XO).HS and YC are YuHe Postdoctoral Fellow at Shanghai Institute of ImmunologyYC is also supported by fellowships from Shanghai Postdoctoral Excellence Program(2021250)and China International Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship Program(Talent-Introduction Program)ZX is supported by the Zhi-Yuan Endowed fund from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
文摘CD8^(+)T cells are the key executioners of the adaptive immune arm,which mediates antitumor and antiviral immunity.Naïve CD8^(+)T cells develop in the thymus and are quickly activated in the periphery after encountering a cognate antigen,which induces these cells to proliferate and differentiate into effector cells that fight the initial infection.Simultaneously,a fraction of these cells become long-lived memory CD8^(+)T cells that combat future infections.Notably,the generation and maintenance of memory cells is profoundly affected by various in vivo conditions,such as the mode of primary activation(e.g.,acute vs.chronic immunization)or fluctuations in host metabolic,inflammatory,or aging factors.Therefore,many T cells may be lost or become exhausted and no longer functional.Complicated intracellular signaling pathways,transcription factors,epigenetic modifications,and metabolic processes are involved in this process.Therefore,understanding the cellular and molecular basis for the generation and fate of memory and exhausted CD8^(+)cells is central for harnessing cellular immunity.In this review,we focus on mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),particularly signaling mediated by mTOR complex(mTORC)2 in memory and exhausted CD8^(+)T cells at the molecular level.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81430033,81871269,91942311 and 31930035)。
文摘T cell-mediated immunity in the intestine is stringently controlled to ensure proper immunity against pathogenic microbes and to prevent autoimmunity,a known cause of inflammatory bowel disease.However,precisely how T cells regulate intestine immunity remains to be fully understood.In this study,we found that mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 2(MAP3K2)is required for the CD4^(+)T cell-mediated inflammation in the intestine.Using a T cell transfer colitis model,we found that MAP3K2-deficient naïve CD4^(+)T cells had a dramatically reduced ability to induce colitis compared to wild type T cells.In addition,significantly fewer IFN-γ-but more IL-17A-producing CD4^(+)T cells in the intestines of mice receiving MAP3K2-deficient T cells than in those from mice receiving wild type T cells was observed.Interestingly,under well-defined in vitro differentiation conditions,MAP3K2-deficient naïve T cells were not impaired in their ability to differentiate into Th1,Th17 and Treg.Furthermore,the MAP3K2-regulated colitis severity was mediated by Th1 but not Th17 cells in the intestine.At the molecular level,we showed that MAP3K2-mediated Th1 cell differentiation in the intestine was regulated by IL-18 and required specific JNK activation.Together,our study reveals a novel regulatory role of MAP3K2 in intestinal T cell immunity via the IL-18-MAP3K2-JNK axis and may provide a novel target for intervention in T cell-mediated colitis.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31470845, 81430033, and 31670896)Shanghai Science and Technology Commission (13JC1404700)Shanghai Rising-Star Program (16QA1403300).
文摘Glucose metabolism plays a key role in thymocyte development. The mammalian target of rapamycin complex 2 (mT0RC2) is a critical regulator of cell growth and metabolism, but its role in early thymocyte development and metabolism has not been fully studied. We show here that genetic ablation of Sinl, an essential component of mTORC2, in T lineage cells results in severely impaired thymocyte development at the CD4^- CD8^- double negative (DN) stages but not at the CD4^+ CD8^+ double positive (DP) or later stages. Notably, Sinl-deficient DN thymocytes show markedly reduced proliferation and glycolysis.Importantly, we discover that the M2 isoform of pyruvate kinase (PKM2) is a novel and crucial Sinl effector in promoting DN thymocyte development and metabolism. At the molecular level, we show that Sinl-mTORC2 controls PKM2 expression through an AKT-dependent PPAR-y nuclear translocation. Together, our study unravels a novel mTORC2-PPAR-γ-PKM2 pathway in immune-metabolic regulation of early thymocyte development.
基金This study was partially supported by grant PR093728(DoD to B.S.)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 31470845 and 81430033 to B.S.,31422020 to F.L.and 31600704 to H.H.Z.)+2 种基金grant 13JC1404700 from the Program of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(B.S.)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Program 2014CB943600,F.L.)Chinese Mega Project on Infectious Diseases(No.2018ZX10302301).
文摘Proper control of B cell growth and metabolism is crucial for B-cell-mediated immunity,but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood.In this study,Sin1,a key component of mTOR complex 2(mTORC2),specifically regulates B cell growth and metabolism.Genetic ablation of Sin1 in B cells reduces the cell size at either the transitional stage or upon antigen stimulation and severely impairs metabolism.Sin1 deficiency also severely impairs B-cell proliferation,antibody responses,and anti-viral immunity.At the molecular level,Sin1 controls the expression and stability of the c-Myc protein and maintains the activity of mTORC1 through the Akt-dependent inactivation of GSK3 and TSC1/2,respectively.Therefore,our study reveals a novel and specific role for Sin1 in coordinating the activation of mTORC2 and mTORC1 to control B cell growth and metabolism.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31930035,91942311,and 32061143028 to B.S.,32100730 to S.L.,32200738 to Y.C.,82071856 to L.L.)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1301400 to B.S.,2020YFA0113101 to L.L.)+6 种基金Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(20410714000,20JC410100,and 22JC1402600to B.S.,22490760400 to L.L.)Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Cellular Homeostasis and Human Diseases(to B.S.),Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health,Scientific Research Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2020jP009 to L.L.)Nurture Projects for Basic Research of Shanghai Chest Hospital(2021YNJCQ6 to X.0.)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M661550 to X.0.,2022T150422 to Y.C.)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talent(BX2021188 to S.L.)Y.C.wasan Innovation Program Postdoctoral Fellow and YuHe Postdoctoral Fellow at Shanghai Institute of ImmunologyY.C.is also supported by fellowships from Shanghai Postdoctoral Excellence Progra。
文摘It is well documented that the neonatal thymus-derived (neonatal-TD) regulatory T cells (Treg) are essential to prevent lethal autoimmune diseases and allergies, and neonatal and adult thymus possesses distinct output potentials for naïve T cells, including Treg. However, the molecular features and detailed functional differences between neonatal-TD and adult thymus-derived (adult-TD) T cells in terms of their ability to maintain immune homeostasis during long-term environmental influences are still largely unknown, partially due to the lack of appropriate animal models to precisely trace these cells at specific time points. In this study, neonatal-TD and adult-TD CD4+ T cells from the spleen and Peyer's patches were traced for 9 weeks by a T cell origin-time tracing mouse model and analysed by single-cell RNA sequencing. More Treg but fewer naïve T cells were found in neonatal-TD CD4+ T cells from both tissues than those from adult-TD counterparts. Interestingly, the neonatal-TD Treg in both the spleen and Peyer's patches exhibited augmented expression of Foxp3, Gata3, Ctla4, Icos, Il2ra, Tgfb1, and Nrp1, as well as enriched Gene Ontology terms like T cell activation and tolerance induction, indicating an enhanced immunosuppressive function. These results were further confirmed by flow cytometry analysis and in vitro immune suppression assays. Flow cytometry also revealed a significantly higher proportion of neonatal-TD Treg in total Treg than that of adult-TD counterparts, suggesting the longer lifespan of neonatal-TD Treg. To investigate the intrinsic features of neonatal-TD and adult-TD CD4+ T cells, a shortened tracing time was performed. Surprisingly, the neonatal-TD and adult-TD CD4+ T cells had similar proportions of Treg and did not exhibit significant differences in Foxp3, Gata3, Ctla4, Icos, Il2ra, and Tgfb1 expression levels after tracing for 12 days. On the other hand, neonatal-TD Treg present an increased Nrp1 expression level compared with adult-TD counterparts, indicating the enhanced stability. Together, our work reveals that the neonatal-TD Treg are more immunosuppressive, which is likely shaped primarily by environmental factors.
文摘Correction to:Cellular&Molecular Immunology https://doi.org/10.1038/s41423-023-01064-3,published online 15 August 2023 In this article the author name Yuheng Han was incorrectly written as Yuhen Han.The original article has been corrected.
