CD8⁺ T cells induce interstrand crosslinking-associated DNA damage in neurons
Britanie M. Blackhurst, Aayush Bhatt, Emily Kretchmer, Autumn E. Tucker, Bree Kurtz, Katie L. Reagin, Kristen E. Funk
This study shows CD8+ T cells induce interstrand crosslinking-like DNA damage in neurons, contributing to neurologic dysfunction in viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases.
bioRxiv · Mar 17, 2026 · PreprintImmunology