Metformin suppresses gammadelta T17 cell differentiation alleviating DSS-induced colitis.

ABSTRACT: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, nonspecific, relapsing inflammatory bowel disease. Metformin has pleiotropic effects including anti-inflammatory properties and a notable impact on the gut microbiome. γδT17 cells play crucial role in initiating and maintaining intestinal inflammation. The effect of metformin on γδT17 cells remains unclear. This study aims to explore the connection between metformin-mediated ameliorated response in colitis mice and γδT17 cell activity. The role of γδT17 cell inhibition in metformin-mediated colitis amelioration was evaluated in mice. The effect of metformin on γδT17 differentiation and the possible mechanism were evaluated in a set of in vitro experiments. Results showed that the accumulation of γδT17 cells was negatively correlated with metformin trea

SUBMITTER: Sun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813991 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature