Longo et al, glucose and T cells (IMAGE)
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Glucose is more than just an essential fuel for T cells — significant amounts of glucose also are used to build large molecules called glycosphingolipids (GSLs). These sugar-fat compounds are essential for T cell growth, internal communication and making proteins that T cells use to combat cancer. The findings, published in Cell Metabolism by Van Andel Institute scientists, offer a potential path toward improving T cells’ ability to fight cancer and infection. Image credit: Gabrielle Eisma.
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Courtesy of Van Andel Institute. Image by Gabrielle Eisma.
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