Abstract
Toll-like receptors (TLR) recognize pathogens and trigger the production of vigorous pro-inflammatory cytokines [such as tumour necrosis factor (TNF)] that induce systemic damages associated with sepsis and chronic inflammation. Cooperation between signals of TLR and TNF receptor has been demonstrated through the participation of TNF receptor 1 (TNFR) adaptors in endotoxin tolerance. Here, we identify a TLR2-mediated synergy, through a MyD88-independent crosstalk, which enhances subsequent TNF-mediated nuclear factor-kappa B activation and interleukin-6 induction. Membrane-associated adaptor MAL conduces the link between TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) and TNFR-associated death domain, leading to a distinctive K63-ubiquitinylated TRAF6 recruitment into TNFR complex. In summary, our results reveal a novel route of TLR signal that synergistically amplifies TNF-mediated responses, indicating an innovative target for inflammation manipulation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1344-1357 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2014 |
Keywords
- Signalling crosstalk
- TRADD
- TRAF6
- Toll-like receptor
- Tumour necrosis factor