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Increase of aerobic glycolysis mediated by activated T helper cells drives synovial fibroblasts towards an inflammatory phenotype: new targets for therapy?
Arthritis research & therapy - 15 Feb 2021
Kvacskay Peter, Yao Nina, Schnotz Jürgen-Heinz, Scarpone Roberta, Carvalho Rui de Albuquerque, Klika Karel D, Merkt Wolfgang, Tretter Theresa, Lorenz Hanns-Martin, Tykocinski Lars-Oliver
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A dysregulated glucose metabolism in synovial fibroblasts (SF) has been associated with their aggressive phenotype in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Even though T helper (Th) cells are key effector cells in the propagation and exacerbation of synovitis in RA, little is known about their influence on the metabolism of SF. Thus, this study investigates the effect of Th cells on the glucose metabolism and...
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