Glycometabolic reprogramming of immune cells in autoimmune diseases

Abstract

Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are a classification of disorders that occur owing to the breakdown of immunological tolerance to self-antigens, leading to an immune response to these antigens and associated bodily harm. The pathogenesis and etiology of these diseases remain unclear. A growing body of research indicates that metabolic reprogramming of immune cells is crucial for immunological control. In particular, glycolysis, a crucial metabolic process in cells, is reconfigured to influence the phenotypic and function of immune cells, therefore playing a role in the onset and progression of ADs. This review elaborates on the involvement of glycometabolic reprogramming in ADs and explores the function of glycometabolic reprogramming in immune cells throughout disease progression. Furthermore, we examine the principal targets implicated and their influence on disease advancement. Finally, we provide a brief summary and outlook of studies related to glycometabolic reprogramming of immune cells in ADs, aiming to guide therapeutic strategies for these diseases.