FASN-mediated metabolic reprogramming drives CD4+ T cell hyperactivation in Sjögren’s syndrome via fatty acid oxidation-dependent oxidative phosphorylation
FASN drives CD4<sup>+</sup> T cell hyperactivation and metabolic reprogramming in SS. Its inhibition shifts cell metabolism from glycolysis to OXPHOS, reducing inflammation and ameliorating disease in preclinical models. These results identify FASN as a potential therapeutic target for SS.
Authors
- BaoLi Wang
- Xijun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0949-3492)
- jiayao fu
- Lingyan Zheng
- Lei Ye
- Huan Shi
- Junhao Yin
Institutions
- Tongji University (CN)
- Second Military Medical University (CN)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases (CN)
- Shanghai Stomatological Hospital (CN)
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital (CN)
- National Clinical Research (US)
- Shanghai Clinical Research Center (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthritis Research & Therapy
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-026-03765-2
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00