Ensemble quantitation of absolute metabolite concentrations in T cells reveals conserved features of immunometabolism.

ABSTRACT: Cells regulate metabolite levels to efficiently utilize metabolic networks and avoid toxic buildup. In turn, metabolites dictate metabolic activity by acting as substrates, products, and effectors. Despite their foundational role in cell physiology, kinetics, and thermodynamics, absolute metabolite concentrations are seldom known. Here we develop an ensemble method for absolute metabolite quantitation and quantify 84 metabolites in T cells. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry of metabolites co-extracted from T cells and C13 -labeled reference cells reveals absolute concentrations en masse. Across subtypes and individuals, T cell metabolomes resemble one another. T cells possess high adenylate energy charge and favorable redox ratios for energy and biomass production without comp

SUBMITTER: O'Keeffe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12259047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature