Mycobacterial Rv1804c Binds to the PEST Domain of IκBα and Activates Macrophage-mediated Proinflammatory Responses

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Journal iScience

Publisher Cell Press

Date 2024 Feb 22

PMID 38384838

Authors

Jianjian Zheng

Chunsheng Dong

Sidong Xiong

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Abstract

Recognition of the components of () by macrophages is vital for initiating a cascade of host immune responses. However, the recognition of -secretory proteins by the receptor-independent pathways of the host remains unclear. Rv1804c is a highly conserved secretory protein in . However, its exact function and underlying mechanism in infection remain poorly understood. In the present study, we observed that Rv1804c activates macrophage-mediated proinflammatory responses in an IKKα-independent manner. Furthermore, we noted that Rv1804c inhibits mycobacterial survival. By elucidating the underlying mechanisms, we observed that Rv1804c activates IκBα by directly interacting with its PEST domain. Moreover, Rv1804c was enriched in attenuated but not in virulent mycobacteria and associated with the disease process of tuberculosis. Our findings provide an alternative pathway via which a mycobacterial secretory protein activates macrophage-mediated proinflammatory responses. Our study findings may shed light on the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.

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