Mitochondrial One-Carbon Metabolism Drives CD34-Lineage Cells to Differentiate Into T Follicular Helper Cells to Form Tertiary Lymphoid Organs in Transplant Arteriosclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allograft arteriosclerosis, a significant cause of graft failure, is linked to the formation of tertiary lymphoid organs. T follicular helper (Tfh) cells are a vital subset of helper T cells that control the formation of the germinal center in tertiary lymphoid organs. Thus, understanding the origins and regulatory mechanisms of Tfh cells in allograft arteriosclerosis is essential for developing targeted therapies.

Methods

We used a lineage-tracing strategy to track Tfh cell fate in mouse models. Single-cell RNA sequencing, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence staining were employed to analyze cell populations in remodeled arteries 2 and 4 weeks after transplantation. Additionally, we used VEGFR-3 inhibitors and lymph node dissection to suppress lymphatic vessel

SUBMITTER: Sun X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12372736 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature