Synergistic TCR-independent action of IL-33 and IL-12 drive a potent IFNγ secretory program in human circulating MAIT cells with immunomodulatory properties - Scorecard - MDSpire

Synergistic TCR-independent action of IL-33 and IL-12 drive a potent IFNγ secretory program in human circulating MAIT cells with immunomodulatory properties

  • By

  • Carlota García-Escribano

  • Maria Gallardo-Jiménez

  • Ana García-Cadarso

  • Paloma Fernández Martínez

  • Ricardo Arroyo-Solera

  • Luis Senador Zaldívar-Martínez

  • Kelin Lin

  • Jeffrey Aubé

  • Patricia Barral

  • Tomás Chivato

  • Domingo Barber

  • Maria M. Escribese

  • Elena Izquierdo

  • Juan Carlos López-Rodríguez

  • June 26, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Collaborative Effects of IL-33 and IL-12 Induce a Strong IFNγ Secretion Profile in Human Circulating MAIT Cells with Immunomodulatory Functions

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionMucosal-Associated Invariant T (MAIT) cells activation
Key MechanismsIL-33 and IL-12p70 induce IFNγ secretion and cytotoxicity in MAIT cells via p38 MAPK signaling and glycolytic metabolism.
Target PopulationHealthy human donors
Care SettingImmunological research

Key Highlights

  • IL-33, in combination with IL-12p70, activates MAIT cells to secrete IFNγ.
  • MAIT cells secrete a diverse panel of immune mediators including TNF, VEGF, and CCL3.
  • Conditioned media from MAIT cells can polarize monocytes towards an M1-like inflammatory phenotype.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Not specified in the study.

          IL-33 and IL-12p70 may enhance MAIT cell functions in inflammatory conditions.

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Consider the role of alarmins in MAIT cell activation in research settings.
          • Utilize IL-33 and IL-12p70 in studies exploring MAIT cell immunomodulatory functions.

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            Original Source(s)

            Synergistic TCR-independent action of IL-33 and IL-12 drive a potent IFNγ secretory program in human circulating MAIT cells with immunomodulatory properties

            • by Carlota García-Escribano, Maria Gallardo-Jiménez, Ana García-Cadarso, Paloma Fernández Martínez, Ricardo Arroyo-Solera, Luis Senador Zaldívar-Martínez, Kelin Lin, Jeffrey Aubé, Patricia Barral, Tomás Chivato, Domingo Barber, Maria M. Escribese, Elena Izquierdo, Juan Carlos López-Rodríguez

            • June 26, 2026

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