| Literature DB >> 31308521 |
Amine Toubal1,2,3, Isabelle Nel1,2,3, Sophie Lotersztajn2,3,4, Agnès Lehuen5,6,7.
Abstract
Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells are unique innate-like T cells that bridge innate and adaptive immunity. They are activated by conserved bacterial ligands derived from vitamin B biosynthesis and have important roles in defence against bacterial and viral infections. However, they can also have various deleterious and protective functions in autoimmune, inflammatory and metabolic diseases. MAIT cell involvement in a large spectrum of pathological conditions makes them attractive targets for potential therapeutic approaches.Entities:
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31308521 DOI: 10.1038/s41577-019-0191-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Immunol ISSN: 1474-1733 Impact factor: 53.106