Reducing a Specific Nutrient Weakens Problematic Immune Cells and Helps With Autoimmune Issues in a Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis
Georgiev P; Johnson S; Kurmi K; Hu SH; Han S; Patterson D; Nguyen TH; Huang L; Liang D; Goldman N; Conway T; Creasey H; Rowe J; Haigis MC; Sharpe AH
Scientists found that a substance in our body called asparagine helps special immune cells called CD4 T cells work their best. When there's not enough asparagine, these cells don't work as well, and this can make certain diseases less severe. This discovery might help create new treatments for autoimmune diseases.