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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

Aryl hydrocarbon receptor regulates programmed cell death in diseases: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications.

Yuanyuan Jiang, Zhiyuan Qiang, Like Zhu, Shuo Liang, Yu Huang, Long Xiao, Liwei Zhu, Zhenfang Du, Sheng Qiang

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Yuanyuan Jiang *Translational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Zhiyuan Qiang *Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Like Zhu *Translational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Shuo LiangTranslational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Yu HuangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhangjiagang Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Long XiaoTranslational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Liwei ZhuTranslational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Zhenfang DuTranslational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Sheng QiangTranslational Medical Innovation Center, Zhangjiagang TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), which is a ligand-activated transcription factor, controls complex transcription programs in a ligand-specific, cell type-specific, and context-specific manner by integrating signals from the environment, diet, microorganisms, and metabolism. Emerging evidence indicates that AHR participates in the regulation of multiple cell death pathways, including apoptosis, necroptosis, autophagy, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis, playing a crucial role in influencing the pathogenesis of diseases. Originally identified as a sensor for environmental toxins, AHR is now recognized for its interactions with both endogenous and microbial ligands, allowing it to orchestrate complex biological processes. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the structural dynamics, ligand diversity, and activation mechanisms of AHR, while highlighting its dual roles in programmed cell death (PCD). Additionally, we discuss the significance of AHR-regulated cell death in inflammatory diseases, neurological disorders, respiratory diseases, and cancer, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for various human conditions.

Indexed as

ApoptosisBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsReceptors, Aryl HydrocarbonAnimalsAutophagyHumansInflammationLigandsNeoplasmsSignal TransductionAHR protein, humanBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsLigandsReceptors, Aryl Hydrocarbonaryl hydrocarbon receptorcancerdisease treatmentinflammationprogrammed cell death

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PMID42581963
PMCPMC13457012

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