Role of adaptor TRIF in the MyD88-independent toll-like receptor signaling pathway

Stimulation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) triggers activation of a common MyD88-dependent signaling pathway as well as a MyD88-independent pathway that is unique to TLR3 and TLR4 signaling pathways leading to interferon (IFN)-beta production. Here we disrupted the gene encoding a Toll/IL-1 receptor (TIR) domain-containing adaptor, TRIF. TRIF-deficient mice were defective in both TLR3- and TLR4-mediated expression of IFN-beta and activation of IRF-3. Furthermore, inflammatory cytokine production in response to the TLR4 ligand, but not to other TLR ligands, was severely impaired in TRIF-deficient macrophages. Mice deficient in both MyD88 and TRIF showed complete loss of nuclear factor kappa B activation in response to TLR4 stimulation. These findings demonstrate that TRIF is essential for TLR3- and TLR4-mediated signaling pathways facilitating mammalian antiviral host defense.     

Activation by IKKalpha of a second, evolutionary conserved, NF-kappa B signaling pathway

In mammals, the canonical nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB) signaling pathway activated in response to infections is based on degradation of IkappaB inhibitors. This pathway depends on the IkappaB kinase (IKK), which contains two catalytic subunits, IKKalpha and IKKbeta. IKKbeta is essential for inducible IkappaB phosphorylation and degradation, whereas IKKalpha is not. Here we show that IKKalpha is required for B cell maturation, formation of secondary lymphoid organs, increased expression of certain NF-kappaB target genes, and processing of the NF-kappaB2 (p100) precursor. IKKalpha preferentially phosphorylates NF-kappaB2, and this activity requires its phosphorylation by upstream kinases, one of which may be NF-kappaB-inducing kinase (NIK). IKKalpha is therefore a pivotal component of a second NF-kappaB activation pathway based on regulated NF-kappaB2 processing rather than IkappaB degradation.     

Regulation of NF-kappaB-dependent lymphocyte activation and development by paracaspase

Paracaspase (MALT1), a member of an evolutionarily conserved superfamily of caspase-like proteins, has been shown to bind and colocalize with the protein Bcl10 in vitro and, because of this association, has been suggested to be involved in the CARMA1-Bcl10 pathway of antigen-induced nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB) activation. We demonstrate that primary T and B lymphocytes from paracaspase-deficient mice are defective in antigen-receptor-induced NF-kappaB activation, cytokine production, and proliferation. Paracaspase acts downstream of Bcl10 to induce NF-kappaB activation and is required for the normal development of B cells, indicating that paracaspase provides the missing link between Bcl10 and activation of the IkappaB kinase complex.     

Innate antiviral responses by means of TLR7-mediated recognition of single-stranded RNA

Interferons (IFNs) are critical for protection from viral infection, but the pathways linking virus recognition to IFN induction remain poorly understood. Plasmacytoid dendritic cells produce vast amounts of IFN-alpha in response to the wild-type influenza virus. Here, we show that this requires endosomal recognition of influenza genomic RNA and signaling by means of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and MyD88. Single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) molecules of nonviral origin also induce TLR7-dependent production of inflammatory cytokines. These results identify ssRNA as a ligand for TLR7 and suggest that cells of the innate immune system sense endosomal ssRNA to detect infection by RNA viruses.     

The TLR Expression Pattern on Monocyte-Derived Macrophages for Lipopolysaccharid Stimulation of Calves

In this paper, toll-like receptor expression pattern in monocytes-derived macrophages by lipopolysaccharid （LPS） stimulation was examined. Jugular venous blood samples from 4 Japanese calves were obtained and the peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMC） were isolated. The PBMC were cultured for 7 d so as to collect monocytes-derived macrophages in Repcell. The PBMC were stimulated by LPS for 24 h and the mRNA expression pattern of TLR and cytokines in monocytes-derived macrophages （Mod-Mφ） was analyzed. Results showed that LPS stimulation of Mod-Mφ could increase the mRNA levels of the genes of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8. In addition, the mRNA levels of the genes of TNF-α and IL-6 in the group of LPS stimulation were most significantly （P 〈 0.01） higher than those in control group and the mRNA levels of TLR1, 3, 5, 8, and 10 were significantly （P 〈 0.05） decreased after LPS stimulation. There was no difference in the mRNA expressions of TLR2, 4, 6, and 7 between the groups of the control and LPS stimulation. Besides, expression of TLR9 was not found. It suggested that monocytes-derived macrophages could respond to LPS and they might take an important role in the innate immunity. The important function of the cells might contribute to better disease treatment.     

苏钟猪TLR4多态性及编码区C1027A功能分析

【目的】研究苏钟猪TLR4的多态性及其编码区第1 027 bp处突变对TLR4蛋白功能的影响。【方法】采用PCR-SSCP的方法检测TLR4在苏钟猪中的多态性并利用real-time PCR方法检测不同基因型（CC型和AC型）的猪肺泡巨噬细胞经脂多糖（lipopolysaccharide,LPS）诱导后,TLR4及促炎症因子TNF-α、IL-1β表达量的变化情况,探讨该处突变对TLR4识别LPS的影响。【结果】①共检测到3个突变：G962A、C1027A、G960A,其中前两个为有义突变,且C1027A突变可引起编码氨基酸性质的改变;②LPS能快速诱导猪肺泡巨噬细胞中TLR4及促炎症因子TNF-α和IL-1β表达水平上调且TLR4编码区C1027A不同基因型（CC型和AC型）的猪肺泡巨噬细胞（pulmonary alveolar macrophages,PAMs）对LPS的敏感性及反应强度存在显著性差异。【结论】苏钟猪TLR4编码区的序列相对保守、多态含量较低,群体遗传变异程度较小。TLR4编码区C1027A突变能影响TLR4识别LPS的能力,等位基因C为苏钟猪抗革兰阴性菌感染的优势基因。     

Oncogenic CARD11 mutations in human diffuse large B cell lymphoma

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In the least curable (ABC) subtype of DLBCL, survival of the malignant cells is dependent on constitutive activation of the nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) signaling pathway. In normal B cells, antigen receptor-induced NF-kappaB activation requires CARD11, a cytoplasmic scaffolding protein. To determine whether CARD11 contributes to tumorigenesis, we sequenced the CARD11 gene in human DLBCL tumors. We detected missense mutations in 7 of 73 ABC DLBCL biopsies (9.6%), all within exons encoding the coiled-coil domain. Experimental introduction of CARD11 coiled-coil domain mutants into lymphoma cell lines resulted in constitutive NF-kappaB activation and enhanced NF-kappaB activity upon antigen receptor stimulation. These results demonstrate that CARD11 is a bona fide oncogenein DLBCL, providing a genetic rationale for the development of pharmacological inhibitors of the CARD11 pathway for DLBCL therapy.     

A role for the phagosome in cytokine secretion

Membrane traffic in activated macrophages is required for two critical events in innate immunity: proinflammatory cytokine secretion and phagocytosis of pathogens. We found a joint trafficking pathway linking both actions, which may economize membrane transport and augment the immune response. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) is trafficked from the Golgi to the recycling endosome (RE), where vesicle-associated membrane protein 3 mediates its delivery to the cell surface at the site of phagocytic cup formation. Fusion of the RE at the cup simultaneously allows rapid release of TNFalpha and expands the membrane for phagocytosis.     

The Toll-like receptor 2 pathway establishes colonization by a commensal of the human microbiota

Mucosal surfaces constantly encounter microbes. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) mediate recognition of microbial patterns to eliminate pathogens. By contrast, we demonstrate that the prominent gut commensal Bacteroides fragilis activates the TLR pathway to establish host-microbial symbiosis. TLR2 on CD4(+) T cells is required for B. fragilis colonization of a unique mucosal niche in mice during homeostasis. A symbiosis factor (PSA, polysaccharide A) of B. fragilis signals through TLR2 directly on Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells to promote immunologic tolerance. B. fragilis lacking PSA is unable to restrain T helper 17 cell responses and is defective in niche-specific mucosal colonization. Therefore, commensal bacteria exploit the TLR pathway to actively suppress immunity. We propose that the immune system can discriminate between pathogens and the microbiota through recognition of symbiotic bacterial molecules in a process that engenders commensal colonization.     

Mediation of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1-dependent cell death by apoptosis-inducing factor

Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) protects the genome by functioning in the DNA damage surveillance network. PARP-1 is also a mediator of cell death after ischemia-reperfusion injury, glutamate excitotoxicity, and various inflammatory processes. We show that PARP-1 activation is required for translocation of apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) from the mitochondria to the nucleus and that AIF is necessary for PARP-1-dependent cell death. N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine, H2O2, and N-methyl-d-aspartate induce AIF translocation and cell death, which is prevented by PARP inhibitors or genetic knockout of PARP-1, but is caspase independent. Microinjection of an antibody to AIF protects against PARP-1-dependent cytotoxicity. These data support a model in which PARP-1 activation signals AIF release from mitochondria, resulting in a caspase-independent pathway of programmed cell death.     

多菌种联合发酵饲料对肉鸡抗沙门氏菌感染能力的影响

旨在探明发酵饲料对肉鸡抗沙门氏菌感染的影响。将50只1日龄中速黄羽肉鸡随机分为5个处理组,对照组、模型对照组饲喂基础饲粮(基础日粮+10%未发酵饲料),抗生素对照组在基础饲粮中添加20 mg·kg^-1硫酸粘杆菌素,5%发酵组、10%发酵组分别用5%、10%发酵饲料替代基础饲粮中的未发酵饲料。肉鸡13日龄时,对照组连续2 d口腔灌服400 μL无菌水,其他组连续2 d口腔灌服400 μL沙门氏菌液(1×10⁹ CFU·mL^-1)。肉鸡15日龄时进行屠宰,取血清测定促炎因子(IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-α)、内毒素(LPS)、D-乳酸(D-LA)水平,取结肠进行HE染色观察结肠形态,取结肠黏膜测定TLR4路径关键信号分子的基因表达量。结果表明,沙门氏菌感染导致肉鸡血清促炎因子(IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-α)水平显著上升,TLR4信号通路中的关键信号分子(TLR4、MyD88、TRAF6、NF-κB)mRNA相对表达量显著上升,血清LPS、D-LA水平显著上升,而抗生素组、5%发酵组、10%发酵组的这些指标均有不同程度的改善,表明多菌种联合发酵饲料能够改善沙门氏菌感染导致的炎症反应和肠道屏障受损,效果接近20 mg·kg^-1硫酸粘杆菌素。     

五指山小型猪近交系主动脉内皮细胞体外培养模型的建立和TLR2介导炎症相关因子的表达

【目的】探讨五指山小型猪近交系主动脉内皮细胞体外分离培养和鉴定的方法,研究LPS对内皮细胞TLR2表达的影响及TLR2介导内皮细胞炎症因子的表达情况。【方法】以3—4月龄的五指山小型猪近交系为试验材料,取其胸腹主动脉,采用0.1%I型胶原酶消化分离主动脉内皮细胞。利用细胞吸收DiI-Ac-LDL试验和流式细胞仪检测CD31的特异表达两种方法进行内皮细胞的鉴定。1 μg•mL-1LPS刺激内皮细胞0、6、8和12 h,实时荧光定量PCR检测TLR2和TLR4的表达量;1 μg•mL-1LPS刺激内皮细胞12 h后,10 μg•mL-1LTA孵育0、6和12 h,实时荧光定量PCR检测炎症因子IL-6、IL-8和黏附分子ICAM-1的表达量。【结果】分离得到的主动脉内皮细胞呈铺路石样整齐排列,且生长状态良好;细胞膜上表达CD31分子和Ac-LDL的受体,证实分离得到的细胞是血管内皮细胞。LPS刺激后细胞TLR2 mRNA水平的表达量明显升高（P＜0.05）,而TLR4 mRNA水平表达量无明显变化。添加LTA孵育后,细胞炎症因子IL-6、IL-8和黏附分子ICAM-1的mRNA水平表达量较对照明显升高（P＜0.05）。【结论】成功建立了五指山小型猪近交系主动脉内皮细胞体外培养模型,并检测到TLR2在LPS刺激内皮细胞后表达量升高,能够介导细胞炎症相关因子的表达。