Local IFNγ signaling contributes to the regenerative decline of aged alveolar progenitor cells
Jake Jensen, Kai Guo, Janine Gote-Schniering, Meeta Mistry, Zane Orinska, Jia-qi Wang, M. Camila Melo-Narváez, Gowtham Boosarpu, Amine Chahin, Margherita Paschini, Madison Seymour, Patrizia Pessina, Susanna M. Dang, Qianjiang Hu, Shannan Ho Sui, , Carla F. Kim
This study shows that local IFNγ signaling in aged lungs impairs alveolar progenitor cell regeneration, and reducing IFNγ levels restores regenerative capacity.
bioRxiv · Apr 9, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology