Author Correction: cBAF Complex and MYC Cooperate in T Cell Fate

An author correction published online in Nature on June 24, 2026, addresses specific details regarding the early cooperative functions of cBAF complex components and MYC in the determination of CD8+ T cell fate. The correction clarifies the precise mechanisms and timing of this interaction, which is critical for understanding T cell differentiation and immune responses.

The original research, detailed in the publication with doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10813-z, investigated the molecular pathways governing T cell development. This updated information refines the understanding of how these key cellular machinery elements, the cBAF complex and the MYC oncogene, work in concert. Their coordinated action is now understood to be a foundational event in the developmental trajectory of CD8+ T cells, influencing their commitment to specific effector or memory cell lineages.

This clarification is significant for immunologists and molecular biologists studying adaptive immunity. By precisely defining the early cooperative roles, researchers can better predict and potentially manipulate T cell responses in contexts such as vaccination, cancer immunotherapy, and autoimmune diseases. The correction ensures the scientific community has the most accurate representation of these complex cellular processes.