Metabolism of stromal and immune cells in health and disease

Nature. 2014 Jul 10;511(7508):167-76. doi: 10.1038/nature13312.

Abstract

Cancer cells have been at the centre of cell metabolism research, but the metabolism of stromal and immune cells has received less attention. Nonetheless, these cells influence the progression of malignant, inflammatory and metabolic disorders. Here we discuss the metabolic adaptations of stromal and immune cells in health and disease, and highlight how metabolism determines their differentiation and function.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Endothelial Cells / cytology
  • Endothelial Cells / enzymology
  • Endothelial Cells / metabolism
  • Glycolysis
  • Humans
  • Macrophages / cytology
  • Macrophages / metabolism*
  • Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Neoplasms / pathology
  • Stromal Cells / cytology
  • Stromal Cells / enzymology
  • Stromal Cells / metabolism*
  • T-Lymphocytes / cytology
  • T-Lymphocytes / metabolism*