In vivo metabolic determinants of T cell aging trajectoriescore
IMMAGE · Horizon Europe grant · 2023-01-01–2027-12-31
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Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call ERC-2022-STG · scheme HORIZON-ERC · topic ERC-2022-STG. CORDIS record →
Objective
T lymphocytes play a central role in the immune defense against intruders, and support tissue homeostasis and function. Strikingly, an aged or dysfunctional T cell immunity is sufficient to promote organ aging and multiple age-related morbidities. In this proposal we hypothesize that there is a bidirectional relationship between T cells and their in vivo microenvironment that could develop into a vicious cycle under conditions of aging and disease. While a lot is known about the cellular mechanisms underlying T cell dysfunction with age, A profound understanding of how aging of the microenvironment impacts T cell immunity is missing. This work directly targets this gap to determine how the in vivo microenvironment in an aged mouse dictates T cells aging trajectories. Following on our preliminary findings, we will study two major mechanisms: (1) deficient metabolic support: we propose novel mechanisms by which stromal cells in the T cell zone of secondary lymphoid organs provide T cells metabolic needs for activation, and its failure in aged lymph nodes; and (2) toxic signals specific to the aged spleen that inhibit T cell metabolism and activation. Finally, we will investigate whether targeting these pathways would rejuvenate T cell immunity in vivo. The proposed study will discover unknown mechanisms supporting T cells metabolism in situ and will provide a causative link between T cell aging phenotypes and aging of their microenvironment. Finding new ways to rejuvenate immunity holds the promise for comprehensive and simultaneous targeting of multiple age-related pathologies.
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| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | IL | coordinator | €1,500,000 |
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