Mitofusin 2 Promotes Apoptosis of CD4+ T Cells by Inhibiting Autophagy in Sepsis

Apoptosis of CD4+ T cells is a primary pathophysiological mechanism of immune dysfunction in the pathogenesis of sepsis. Mitofusin 2 (Mfn2), an integral mitochondrial outer membrane protein, has been confirmed to be associated with cellular metabolism, proliferation, and apoptosis. The function of M...

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Main Authors: Lan Ying, Guang-Ju Zhao, You Wu, He-Liang Ke, Guang-Liang Hong, Hui Zhang, Ning Dong, Yao Wu, Yong-Ming Yao, Zhong-Qiu Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4926205