Differential Regulation of NF-kappaB Signaling during Human Cytomegalovirus Infection
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
; : 159-164, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
NF-kappaB transcription factors are key regulators of immune and stress responses, apoptosis, and differentiation. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) activates or represses NF-kappaB signaling at different times during infection. An initial increase in NF-kappaB activity occurs within a few hours of infection. The virus appears to adapt to this change since initial viral gene expression is promoted by the elevated NF-kappaB activity. Because NF-kappaB upregulates innate immune responses and inflammation, it has also been suggested that HCMV needs to downregulate NF-kappaB signaling. Recent studies have shown that HCMV has various mechanisms that inhibit NF-kappaB signaling. HCMV reduces cell surface expression of tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (TNFR1) and blocks the DNA binding activity of NF-kappaB. Furthermore, some HCMV tegument proteins antagonize NF-kappaB activation by targeting the key components of NF-kappaB signaling at late stages of infection. In this review, we summarize the recent findings on the relationship between HCMV and NF-kappaB signaling, focusing, in particular, on the viral mechanisms by which the NF-kappaB signaling pathway is inhibited.
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Main subject:
Transcription Factors
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DNA
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NF-kappa B
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Apoptosis
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Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
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Cytomegalovirus Infections
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Cytomegalovirus
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Genes, Viral
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Immunity, Innate
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Inflammation
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
Year:
2015
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Article