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MINI REVIEW article

Front. Immunol.
Sec. T Cell Biology
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1369202
This article is part of the Research Topic Hiding Features in Myeloid Cells: Metabolism Preference in Different Disease Models View all articles

The role of γδT lymphocytes in Atherosclerosis

Provisionally accepted
  • 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Shenzhen entry-exit Frontier Inspection Hospital,, Shenzhen, China
  • 2 Department of Neurosurgery, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
  • 3 Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States

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    Atherosclerosis poses a significant threat to human health, impacting overall well-being and imposing substantial financial burdens. Current treatment strategies mainly focus on managing low-density lipids (LDL) and optimizing liver functions. However, it's crucial to recognize that Atherosclerosis involves more than just lipid accumulation; it entails a complex interplay of immune responses.Research highlights the pivotal role of lipid-laden macrophages in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. These macrophages attract lymphocytes like CD4 and CD8 to the inflamed site, potentially intensifying the inflammatory response. γδ T lymphocytes, with their diverse functions in innate and adaptive immune responses, pathogen defense, antigen presentation, and inflammation regulation, have been implicated in the early stages of Atherosclerosis. However, our understanding of the roles of γδ T cells in Atherosclerosis remains limited. This mini-review aims to shed light on the characteristics and functions of γδ T cells in Atherosclerosis. By gaining insights into the roles of γδ T cells, we may uncover a promising strategy to mitigate plaque buildup and dampen the inflammatory response, thereby opening new avenues for effectively managing this condition.

    Keywords: γδT cells, Atherosclerosis, αβT cells, Metabolism, IPSC

    Received: 15 Jan 2024; Accepted: 18 Apr 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Xu, Chen, Fan, Saito and Cao. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: DuoYao Cao, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, 90048, California, United States

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