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Review
. 2020 Jul;94(7):2293-2317.
doi: 10.1007/s00204-020-02801-7. Epub 2020 Jun 10.

ROS-associated immune response and metabolism: a mechanistic approach with implication of various diseases

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ROS-associated immune response and metabolism: a mechanistic approach with implication of various diseases

Sharmistha Banerjee et al. Arch Toxicol. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

The immune system plays a pivotal role in maintaining the defense mechanism against external agents and also internal danger signals. Metabolic programming of immune cells is required for functioning of different subsets of immune cells under different physiological conditions. The field of immunometabolism has gained ground because of its immense importance in coordination and balance of immune responses. Metabolism is very much related with production of energy and certain by-products. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated as one of the by-products of various metabolic pathways. The amount, localization of ROS and redox status determine transcription of genes, and also influences the metabolism of immune cells. This review discusses ROS, metabolism of immune cells at different cellular conditions and sheds some light on how ROS might regulate immunometabolism.

Keywords: Glycolysis; Immunometabolism; Macrophage; Oxidative stress; ROS.

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