Cells of the innate immune system get energy almost entirely from glycolysis, enabling survival under a variety of harsh conditions. The transcriptional regulator HIF-1 is now placed at the center of metabolic control in these cells.
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Strieter, R. Mastering innate immunity. Nat Med 9, 512–513 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0503-512
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