Macrophage signaling and function are regulated by distinct sterol biochemistries
Jazmine D. W. Yaeger, Bijaya Pradhan, Jason G. Kerkvliet, Amelia G. Lawver, Sonali Sengupta, Natalie W. Thiex, Kevin R. Francis
This study shows that altered sterol content in macrophages affects membrane dynamics and immune signaling, leading to impaired macropinocytosis and dysregulated vesicular sorting.
Journal of Lipid Research · May 7, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology