Blanca Barquera’s investigation into the energy-generating processes of Bacteroides, the most abundant member of the gut microbiome, and their impact on our well-being holds the promise of significant advancements in human health.
Tag: energy metabolism
Meteorin-Like Protein Drains Energy From T Cells, Limiting Immune System’s Power to Fight Cancer
A protein called Meteorin-like (METRNL) in the tumor microenvironment saps energy from T cells, thereby severely limiting their ability to fight cancer.