T cell activation is critical for an effective immune response against pathogens. However, dysregulation contributes to the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). The molecular mechanisms underlying T cell activation are still incompletely understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most prevalent cause of acute lower respiratory infection in young children. Currently, the first RSV vaccines are approved by the FDA. Recently, N6-methyladenosine (mA) RNA methylation has been implicated in the regulation of the viral life cycle and replication of many viruses, including RSV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFN6-methyladenosine (m6A) is a RNA modification that can regulate post-transcriptional processes including RNA stability, translation, splicing, and nuclear export. In CD4+ lymphocytes, m6A modifications have been demonstrated to play a role in early differentiation processes. The role of m6A in CD4+ T cell activation and effector function remains incompletely understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFT cell activation is a highly regulated process, modulated via the expression of various immune regulatory proteins including cytokines, surface receptors and co-stimulatory proteins. N-methyladenosine (mA) is an RNA modification that can directly regulate RNA expression levels and it is associated with various biological processes. However, the function of mA in T cell activation remains incompletely understood.
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