Cysteine Metabolism Controls T Cell Function and Cancer Immunity
New research reveals how immune cells use cysteine for both antioxidant defense and energy production, with major implications for cancer treatment.
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New research reveals how immune cells use cysteine for both antioxidant defense and energy production, with major implications for cancer treatment.
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Pyruvate, a core metabolic molecule, suppresses interferon signaling by directly modifying STAT1 โ linking metabolism to immune control.
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