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Urolithin A Hijacks ERK1/2‐ULK1 Cascade to Improve CD8+ T Cell Fitness for Antitumor Immunity
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.
Urolithin A Hijacks ERK1/2‐ULK1 Cascade to Improve CD8+ T Cell Fitness for Antitumor Immunity
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.
Urolithin A Hijacks ERK1/2‐ULK1 Cascade to Improve CD8+ T Cell Fitness for Antitumor Immunity
Ma, Shuaiya (author) / Wu, Qi (author) / Wu, Wenxian (author) / Tian, Ye (author) / Zhang, Jie (author) / Chen, Chaojia (author) / Sheng, Xue (author) / Zhao, Fangcheng (author) / Ding, Lu (author) / Wang, Taixia (author)
Advanced Science ; 11
2024-05-01
19 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Urolithin A Hijacks ERK1/2‐ULK1 Cascade to Improve CD8+ T Cell Fitness for Antitumor Immunity
| Wiley | 2024
British Library Online Contents | 1994
Online Contents | 1994