细胞毒性T细胞
细胞生物学
ULK1
CD8型
T细胞
自噬
生物
激酶
化学
癌症研究
生物化学
体外
蛋白激酶A
免疫系统
免疫学
细胞凋亡
安普克
作者
Shuaiya Ma,Weier Qi,Wenxian Wu,Tian Yao,Jie Zhang,Chaojia Chen,Song Xue,Fangcheng Zhao,Lu Ding,Taixia Wang,Lei Zhao,Yongdun Xie,Yongxiang Wang,Xuetian Yue,Zhuanchang Wu,Jianhe Wei,Kun Zhang,Xiaohong Liang,Lifen Gao,Hongyan Wang,Guihua Wang,Chunyang Li,Chun Pyo Hong
标识
DOI:10.1002/advs.202310065
摘要
According to the latest evidence, the microbial metabolite Urolithin A (UA), known for its role in promoting cellular health, modulates CD8+ T cell-mediated antitumor activity. However, the direct target protein of UA and its underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, this research identifies ERK1/2 as the specific target crucial for UA-mediated CD8+ T cell activation. Even at low doses, UA markedly enhances the persistence and effector functions of primary CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and human chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells both in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, UA interacts directly with ERK1/2 kinases, enhancing their activation and subsequently facilitating T cell activation by engaging ULK1. The UA-ERK1/2-ULK1 axis promotes autophagic flux in CD8+ CTLs, enhancing cellular metabolism and maintaining reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, as evidenced by increased oxygen consumption and extracellular acidification rates. UA-treated CD8+ CTLs also display elevated ATP levels and enhanced spare respiratory capacity. Overall, UA activates ERK1/2, inducing autophagy and metabolic adaptation, showcasing its potential in tumor immunotherapy and interventions for diseases involving ERKs.
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