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ReviewOncoimmunology2026

Transglutaminase 2 regulates innate immunity: mechanisms and therapeutic implications.

Manuela D'Eletto, Luca Occhigrossi, Fiorella Colasuonno, Veronica Bellanca, Federica Di Sano, Carla Montesano, Fabiola Ciccosanti, Yufang Shi, Mauro Piacentini, Federica Rossin

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Review in Oncoimmunology, 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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10 authors.

Manuela D'ElettoDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Luca OcchigrossiDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Fiorella ColasuonnoDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Veronica BellancaDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Federica Di SanoDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Carla MontesanoDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Fabiola CiccosantiDepartment of Epidemiology, Preclinical Research and Advanced Diagnostics, National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS "Lazzaro Spallanzani", Rome, Italy.
Yufang ShiThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Institutes for Translational Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University Suzhou Medical College, Suzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
Mauro PiacentiniDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Federica RossinDepartment of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Innate immunity constitutes the primary barrier against invading pathogens and plays a crucial role in coordinating the initiation and modulation of adaptive immune responses. Transglutaminase 2 (TG2), a ubiquitously expressed multifunctional enzyme, has recently been identified as a key regulator of innate immune signaling. Mounting evidence highlights TG2's involvement in modulating type I interferons and pro-inflammatory cytokines in response to microbial infections and cellular stress, serving as an critical element in diverse signaling pathways. TG2 engages in various immune-related processes, such as inflammation, phagocytosis, and host defense, by integrating into essential intracellular signaling cascades. In this review, we synthesize the current knowledge of TG2's roles in the innate immune system, emphasizing its interactions with TBK1 (TANK-binding kinase 1)-a central node in type I interferon signaling-and other innate immune mediators. We also examine the implications of TG2 dysregulation in immune-mediated diseases and evaluate its promise as a therapeutic target. Collectively, this review integrates recent progress and encourages further exploration of TG2's multifaceted contributions to innate immunity.

Indexed as

GTP-Binding ProteinsImmunity, InnateTransglutaminasesAnimalsHumansInterferon Type IProtein Glutamine gamma Glutamyltransferase 2Protein Serine-Threonine KinasesSignal TransductionGTP-Binding ProteinsInterferon Type IProtein Glutamine gamma Glutamyltransferase 2Protein Serine-Threonine KinasesTBK1 protein, humanTransglutaminasesInnate immunityRIG-1STINGTBK1TG2

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PMID42053427
PMCPMC13134424

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