The biology of TREM receptors

Nat Rev Immunol. 2023 Sep;23(9):580-594. doi: 10.1038/s41577-023-00837-1. Epub 2023 Feb 7.

Abstract

Triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells (TREMs) encompass a family of cell-surface receptors chiefly expressed by granulocytes, monocytes and tissue macrophages. These receptors have been implicated in inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, bone remodelling, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis and cancer. Here, I review the structure, ligands, signalling modes and functions of TREMs in humans and mice and discuss the challenges that remain in understanding TREM biology.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biology
  • Humans
  • Membrane Glycoproteins* / metabolism
  • Mice
  • Myeloid Cells / metabolism
  • Receptors, Immunologic* / metabolism
  • Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1

Substances

  • Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1
  • Receptors, Immunologic
  • Membrane Glycoproteins