How a protein complex revs up T cell activation to fight infections

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified a protein complex that is essential for jump-starting the immune response during the critical first 24 hours of an infection. The research appears in the current issue of the scientific journal Immunity.Researchers showed the protein complex mTORC1 helps to ensure that newly activated T cells have the energy necessary to launch proliferation. T cells are white blood cells that fight disease and promote immune system balance.

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