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Master detox molecule boosts immune defenses

hixxy

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Master detox molecule boosts immune defenses

Scientists discover an unknown immune mechanism

Date: April 18, 2017
Source: Luxembourg Institute of Health

Summary:
Scientists have discovered an unknown molecular mechanism promoting the activation of the human immune system. The team has been studying the glutathione molecule known for its role in cleaning the body from harmful metabolic wastes and revealed that glutathione also stimulates T cells energy metabolism. This discovery offers perspectives to develop new therapeutic strategies for targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170418120923.htm
 

hixxy

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I found this interesting:

"The mice cannot produce any glutathione in their T-cells," Prof Brenner continues, "and so a number of other signalling events that directly boost metabolism and increase energy consumption are lacking." As a result, without glutathione, T-cells do not become fully functional; they remain in their state of hibernation and no self-destructive autoimmune response occurs.
 
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