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Exercise and tissue-resident memory T cells: from circulating numbers to spatial immune remodeling

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  • Enli Xie

  • Yushan He

  • Tainan Cao

  • Changchun Li

  • Zhiming Wang

  • May 7, 2026

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    Tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells provide local immune defense and are embedded in non-lymphoid tissues, unlike circulating memory T cells.

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    Exercise may enhance TRM cell density and function, potentially acting similarly to vaccination in promoting local immune responses.

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    Vigorous physical activity triggers catecholamine release, influencing T cell behavior through β2-adrenergic receptor signaling.

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    Moderate-intensity exercise is associated with a 20-30% reduction in upper respiratory tract infections, while excessive training may increase susceptibility.

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    The review highlights the need for research on TRM cell mechanisms and the development of tissue-specific exercise guidelines for immune health.

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Exercise and tissue-resident memory T cells: from circulating numbers to spatial immune remodeling

  • by Enli Xie, Yushan He, Tainan Cao, Changchun Li, Zhiming Wang

  • May 7, 2026

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