Abstract: Provided herein are TRM cells, compositions thereof and methods of use thereof. The TRM cells inhibit profibrotic gene expression, suppress profibrotic inflammatory conditions, and inhibit and remediate fibrotic pathogenesis. The TRM cells can localize to specific tissues, enabling tissue and organ-targeted treatment. The methods of use include methods of treating and/or preventing fibrosis, including pulmonary fibrosis.

Abstract: Provided herein are engineered TSC2 polypeptides, and nucleic acid sequences encoding them, in which the ability of a serine residue to be phosphorylated is altered. In some aspects, the TSC2 serine residue cannot be phosphorylated (e.g., by substituting the serine residue with an alanine residue). In some aspects, the TSC2 serine acts as if it is constitutively phosphorylated (e.g., by substituting the serine residue with a glutamic acid residue). Also provided herein are engineered immune cells comprising altered TSC2 polypeptides or nucleic acid sequences encoding them, and methods of making and using such engineered immune cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are engineered TSC2 polypeptides, and nucleic acid sequences encoding them, in which the ability of a serine residue to be phosphorylated is altered. In some aspects, the TSC2 serine residue cannot be phosphorylated (e.g., by substituting the serine residue with an alanine residue). In some aspects, the TSC2 serine acts as if it is constitutively phosphorylated (e.g., by substituting the serine residue with a glutamic acid residue). Also provided herein are engineered immune cells comprising altered TSC2 polypeptides or nucleic acid sequences encoding them, and methods of making and using such engineered immune cells.

Abstract: We demonstrate herein that neuritin controls the homeostasis of regulatory T cells in an antigen dependent manner. Based on this discovery, we describe herein the application of neuritin as a therapeutic agent to manipulate antigen specific regulatory T cells in various disease settings is described. Thus manipulation of Treg cells and DCs through neuritin can be used to enhance immunotherapy of autoimmune diseases, cancer and infectious diseases, as well as enhance lymphocyte engraftment in settings of donor lymphocyte infusion, bone marrow transplant, as well as other types of transplants, and adoptive transfer.

Abstract: The invention generally features compositions and methods for modulating an immune response. In particular embodiments, such compositions and methods modulate regulatory T cell suppressive activity.

Abstract: Described are uses of A2a adenosine receptor antagonists and agonists to provide long term modulation of immune responses. A2a receptor antagonists in particular are provided to enhance immune responses by reducing T-cell mediated tolerance to antigenic stimuli and agonists are provided to enhance effectiveness of immunosuppressive agents. The application provides methods of treatment and prevention based on the long term effects of the compounds on T cell responses.

Abstract: Described are uses of A2a adenosine receptor antagonists and agonists to provide long term modulation of immune responses. A2a receptor antagonists in particular are provided to enhance immune responses by reducing T-cell mediated tolerance to antigenic stimuli and agonists are provided to enhance effectiveness of immunosuppressive agents. The application provides methods of treatment and prevention based on the long term effects of the compounds on T cell responses.

Abstract: The invention generally features compositions and methods for modulating an immune response. In particular embodiments, such compositions and methods modulate regulatory T cell suppressive activity.

Abstract: The invention generally features compositions and methods for modulating an immune response. In particular embodiments, such compositions and methods modulate regulatory T cell suppressive activity.

Abstract: The invention generally features compositions and methods for modulating an immune response. In particular embodiments, such compositions and methods modulate regulatory T cell suppressive activity.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for increasing insulin sensitivity and for treating Diabetes (Type I and Type II). Also described herein are methods for increasing the amount of brown fat in a subject and for treating metabolic disorders, including obesity.

Abstract: We demonstrate herein that neuritin controls the homeostasis of regulatory T cells in an antigen dependent manner. Based on this discovery, we describe herein the application of neuritin as a therapeutic agent to manipulate antigen specific regulatory T cells in various disease settings is described. Thus manipulation of Treg cells and DCs through neuritin can be used to enhance immunotherapy of autoimmune diseases, cancer and infectious diseases, as well as enhance lymphocyte engraftment in settings of donor lymphocyte infusion, bone marrow transplant, as well as other types of transplants, and adoptive transfer.

Abstract: Described are uses of A2a adenosine receptor antagonists and agonists to provide long term modulation of immune responses. A2a receptor antagonists in particular are provided to enhance immune responses by reducing T-cell mediated tolerance to antigenic stimuli and agonists are provided to enhance effectiveness of immunosuppressive agents. The application provides methods of treatment and prevention based on the long term effects of the compounds on T cell responses.

Abstract: We demonstrate herein that neuritin controls the homeostasis of regulatory T cells in an antigen dependent manner. Based on this discovery, we describe herein the application of neuritin as a therapeutic agent to manipulate antigen specific regulatory T cells in various disease settings is described. Thus manipulation of Treg cells and DCs through neuritin can be used to enhance immunotherapy of autoimmune diseases, cancer and infectious diseases, as well as enhance lymphocyte engraftment in settings of donor lymphocyte infusion, bone marrow transplant, as well as other types of transplants, and adoptive transfer.