Zinc Modulates Glutamine Metabolism in T Cells

ConclusionBesides T cell subset differentiation, zinc also impacts on the cellular metabolism by inhibiting glutaminolysis. This suggests that zinc deficiency can contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases whereas zinc supplementation can support their therapy.

Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research - September 2, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Nergis G üzel, Lothar Rink, Henrike Josephine Fischer Tags: Research Article Source Type: research