IL-34 empowers regulatory T cells with novel non-canonical function to safeguard brain barrier integrity during neuro-inflammation.
Lien Van Hoecke, Janne Verreycken, Lore Van Acker, Laura Amelinck, Junhua Xie, Jonas Castelein, Elien Van Wonterghem, Griet Van Imschoot, Marlies Burgelman, Sarah Vanherle, Ilse Dewachter, Paulien Baeten, Bieke Broux, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke
This study identifies IL-34 as a novel factor enabling regulatory T cells to maintain brain barrier integrity during neuro-inflammation, with implications for treating neurological disorders.
bioRxiv · Sep 9, 2024 · PreprintImmunology