CD4CD25 regulatory T cells (Treg), an essential subset for preventing autoimmune diseases, is implicated as a negative regulator in anti-tumor immunity. We found that metformin (Met) reduced tumor-infiltrating Treg (Ti-Treg), particularly the terminally-differentiated CD103KLRG1 population, and also decreased effector molecules such as CTLA4 and IL-10. Met inhibits the differentiation of naïve CD4 T cells into inducible Treg (iTreg) by reducing forkhead box P3 (Foxp3) protein, caused by mTORC1 activation that was determined by the elevation of phosphorylated S6 (pS6), a downstream molecule of mTORC1. Rapamycin and compound C, an inhibitor of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) restored the iTreg generation, further indicating the involvement of mTORC1 and AMPK. The metabolic profile of iTreg, increased Glut1-expression, and reduced mitochondrial membrane-potential and ROS production of Ti-Treg aided in identifying enhanced glycolysis upon Met-treatment. The negative impact of Met on Ti-Treg may help generation of the sustained antitumor immunity.
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