Salt disrupts the function of immune regulators (IMAGE)

Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association

Salt disrupts the function of immune regulators

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Salt disrupts the function of immune regulators (Tregs): Their mitochondria temporarily produce less energy, thus altering cellular metabolism.

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Felix Petermann, Max Delbrück Center

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