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  • Host-microbiota interactions are crucial for health.
  • Bacterial metabolites like polyamines influence gut immunity.
  • Polyamines (spermidine, spermine, putrescine) are abundant in the gut.

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  • To investigate spermidine's role in T-cell differentiation and function.
  • To understand spermidine's impact on regulatory T cell (Treg) development.

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  • In vitro differentiation of naive T cells with spermidine.
  • In vivo oral supplementation of spermidine or L-arginine in mice.
  • Assessment of T-cell phenotypes and Treg cell populations.

Main Results:

  • Spermidine promotes naive T cells to differentiate into a regulatory T cell phenotype.
  • Spermidine's effect on T cells requires intact autophagy (Atg5).
  • Dietary spermidine enhances Treg cell differentiation in vivo and reduces colitis.

Conclusions:

  • Spermidine promotes Treg cell development, enhancing gut immunity.
  • Dietary spermidine and L-arginine show beneficial effects on gut health.
  • Autophagy is essential for spermidine-mediated T-cell polarization.