The Type III Secretion Effector NleE Inhibits NF-[kappa]B Activation: e1000743

The complex host-pathogen interplay involves the recognition of the pathogen by the host's innate immune system and countermeasures taken by the pathogen. Detection of invading bacteria by the host leads to rapid activation of the transcription factor NF-κB, followed by inflammation and eradica...

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Published in:PLoS pathogens 2010-01, Vol.6 (1)
Main Authors: Nadler, Chen, Baruch, Kobi, Kobi, Simi, Mills, Erez, Haviv, Gili, Farago, Marganit, Alkalay, Irit, Bartfeld, Sina, Meyer, Thomas F, Ben-Neriah, Yinon, Rosenshine, Ilan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
E coli
Gene expression
Immune system
Infections
Kinases
Microscopy
Proteins
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Summary:The complex host-pathogen interplay involves the recognition of the pathogen by the host's innate immune system and countermeasures taken by the pathogen. Detection of invading bacteria by the host leads to rapid activation of the transcription factor NF-κB, followed by inflammation and eradication of the intruders. In response, some pathogens, including enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC), acquired means of blocking NF-κB activation. We show that inhibition of NF-κB activation by EPEC involves the injection of NleE into the host cell. Importantly, we show that NleE inhibits NF-κB activation by preventing activation of IKKβ and consequently the degradation of the NF-κB inhibitor, IκB. This NleE activity is enhanced by, but is not dependent on, a second injected effector, NleB. In conclusion, this study describes two effectors, NleB and NleE, with no similarity to other known proteins, used by pathogens to manipulate NF-κB signaling pathways.
ISSN:1553-7366
1553-7374
DOI:10.1371/journal.ppat.1000743