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The arginase-polyamine signaling axis in immune cells: Implications for immune modulation and host-pathogen interactions.

Shahid Aziz, Asma Ahmed, Parul Singh, Sangita Mukhopadhyay

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Review in iScience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Metabolite sensing receptors in macrophage reprogramming: from inflammation to resolution.Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Shahid AzizLaboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Asma AhmedLaboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Parul SinghLaboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Sangita MukhopadhyayLaboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, BRIC-Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The immune system employs complex metabolic pathways to regulate host-pathogen interactions. Among these, the arginase-polyamine axis is a crucial modulator of both innate and adaptive immunity. Despite significant progress, the precise roles and regulatory mechanisms governing the arginase-polyamine axis in immune cell function remain incompletely understood. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the arginase-polyamine axis, highlighting its role in maintaining immune homeostasis and preserving the functional integrity of various immune cell types. Furthermore, we discuss the strategies used by diverse pathogens to manipulate this pathway, facilitating the creation of immunosuppressive microenvironments that promote their intracellular survival and replication in the host. Finally, we highlight the potential of innovative therapeutic strategies that target arginase-polyamine signaling pathways, which can effectively modulate immune responses in the context of infectious diseases.

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PMID41531738
PMCPMC12794441

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