Gut bacteria direct vitamin A to T cells, regulating immune system development

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Gut bacteria direct vitamin A to T cells, regulating immune system development. Scientists discovered gut microbes trigger a vitamin A transfer pathway from intestinal cells to immune cells, which then signal developing T cells. This previously unknown mechanism highlights nutrient pathways as potential therapeutic targets for immune disorders and could impact cancer immunotherapy.


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