ASNS-dependent asparagine availability supports intestinal ILC2 responses and type 2 immunity under nutrient-limited conditions - Scorecard - MDSpire
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The Role of ASNS-Mediated Asparagine Availability in Supporting Intestinal ILC2 Function and Type 2 Immune Responses in Nutrient-Restricted Environments

  • By

  • Wenyu Tian

  • Xuesong Liu

  • Mengqi Zheng

  • Jing Shen

  • September 15, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: The Role of ASNS-Mediated Asparagine Availability in Supporting Intestinal ILC2 Function and Type 2 Immune Responses in Nutrient-Restricted Environments

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAsparagine availability and ILC2 function
Key MechanismsASNS-mediated de novo Asn biosynthesis and nutrient sensing
Target PopulationIndividuals with type 2 inflammatory conditions
Care SettingResearch settings involving animal models and cell cultures

Key Highlights

  • Asparagine is critical for ILC2 survival and cytokine production.
  • ILC2s rely on ASNS for Asn synthesis under nutrient-limited conditions.
  • Asn restriction reduces ILC2 viability and effector function.
  • Nutrient availability influences type 2 immune responses.
  • ASNS expression is rapidly induced upon ILC2 activation.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Not specified in the article.

          Asn availability may be a target for enhancing ILC2 function in type 2 inflammation.

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Consider Asn availability in therapeutic strategies for type 2 immune responses.
          • Monitor ILC2 function in relation to nutrient status.

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