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Cell Mol Life Sci ; 61(24): 3087-92, 2004 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15583869

ABSTRACT

Members of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) family regulate the activation, differentiation, and function of many cell types, including cells of the immune system. TNFR-associated factors (TRAFs) function as adapter molecules controlling signaling pathways triggered by TNFR family members, such as activation of nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB). Despite intensive research, the function of TRAF4 in signaling pathways triggered by TNFR-related proteins remains enigmatic. Intriguingly, our functional studies indicated that TRAF4 augments NF-kappaB activation triggered by glucocorticoid-induced TNFR (GITR), a receptor expressed on T cells, B cells, and macrophages. Further analyses revealed that TRAF4-mediated NF-kappaB activation downstream of GITR depends on a previously mapped TRAF-binding site in the cytoplasmic domain of the receptor and is inhibited by the cytoplasmic protein A20. GITR is thought to inhibit the suppressive function of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and to promote activation of T cells. Taken together, our studies provide the first indications that TRAF4 elaborates GITR signaling and suggest that TRAF4 can modulate the suppressive functions of Treg cells.


Subject(s)
NF-kappa B/metabolism , Proteins/metabolism , Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor/metabolism , Binding Sites , Cells, Cultured , DNA-Binding Proteins , Gene Expression Regulation , Humans , Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins , Mutation/genetics , Nuclear Proteins , Proteins/genetics , Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor/genetics , TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 2/genetics , TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 2/metabolism , TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 4 , Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Peptides and Proteins , Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha-Induced Protein 3
2.
J Biol Chem ; 276(46): 42728-36, 2001 Nov 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11559697

ABSTRACT

Members of the TNFR (tumor necrosis factor receptor) superfamily are involved in regulating activation and differentiation of cells as well as cell survival and programmed cell death/apoptosis. Multimerization of TNFRs can lead to recruitment of TRAFs (TNFR-associated factors) by the receptors resulting in activation of kinases and transcription factors, such as c-Jun N-terminal kinase and nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB). Signal transduction triggered by TNF-alpha also induces an increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS have been suggested to play a role in NF-kappaB activation, which is thought to promote cell survival. However, oxidation of proteins and lipids by ROS can also result in apoptosis. The processes generating intracellular ROS and the mechanism(s) regulating the cellular redox status have not been fully elucidated. We investigated whether TRAFs play a role in controlling intracellular ROS levels. Our results indicate that recruitment of TRAFs to the plasma membrane of human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293 cells is crucial for activation of signaling pathways, which regulate ROS production in mitochondria. TRAF-mediated changes in ROS levels enhanced NF-kappaB activation but were not dependent on NF-kappaB-inducing kinase. Consistent with its anti-apoptotic function, Bcl-x(L) interfered with TRAF-mediated ROS generation but not NF-kappaB activation. Taken together, our results suggest a novel role of TRAFs in signal transduction pathways triggered by TNFR-related proteins, which balance cell survival and apoptosis by regulating the electron transport in mitochondria.


Subject(s)
Bacterial Proteins/metabolism , Reactive Oxygen Species , Signal Transduction , Apoptosis , Blotting, Western , CD28 Antigens/metabolism , Cell Line , Cell Membrane , Cell Survival , Cytoplasm/metabolism , Electron Transport , Enzyme Activation , Humans , JNK Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases , Ki-1 Antigen/metabolism , Luciferases/metabolism , Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/metabolism , Models, Biological , NF-kappa B/metabolism , Oxidation-Reduction , Oxygen/metabolism , Protein Binding , Protein Structure, Tertiary , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2/metabolism , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Subcellular Fractions , Transfection , bcl-X Protein
3.
J Immunol ; 166(9): 5331-5, 2001 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11313368

ABSTRACT

CD28 provides an important costimulatory signal in T cell activation that regulates multiple cellular processes including proliferation and survival. Several signal transduction pathways are activated by CD28; however, the precise biochemical mechanism by which CD28 regulates T cell function remains controversial. Retroviral gene transfer into primary T cells from TCR-transgenic, CD28-deficient mice was used to determine the specific sequences within CD28 that determine function. Discrete regions of the cytoplasmic domain of CD28 were identified that differentially regulate T cell proliferation and induction of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-X(L). Mutation of C-terminal proline residues abrogated the proliferative and cytokine regulatory features of CD28 costimulation while preserving Bcl-X(L) induction. Conversely, mutation of residues important in phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase activation partially inhibited proliferation but prevented induction of Bcl-X(L.) Thus the ability of CD28 to regulate proliferation and induction of Bcl-X(L) map to distinct motifs, suggesting independent signaling cascades modulate these biologic effects.


Subject(s)
CD28 Antigens/physiology , Lymphocyte Activation , Peptide Fragments/immunology , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2/biosynthesis , T-Lymphocytes/immunology , Amino Acid Motifs/genetics , Amino Acid Motifs/immunology , Amino Acid Sequence , Animals , Apoptosis/genetics , Apoptosis/immunology , CD28 Antigens/genetics , Cell Division/genetics , Cell Division/immunology , Enzyme Activation/genetics , Enzyme Activation/immunology , Genetic Vectors/immunology , Lymphocyte Activation/genetics , Mice , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Mice, Transgenic , Molecular Sequence Data , Peptide Fragments/genetics , Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism , Proline/genetics , Proline/immunology , Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism , Proto-Oncogene Proteins/metabolism , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2/genetics , Retroviridae/genetics , Retroviridae/immunology , Signal Transduction/genetics , Signal Transduction/immunology , T-Lymphocytes/cytology , T-Lymphocytes/enzymology , bcl-X Protein
4.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun ; 272(3): 936-45, 2000 Jun 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10860854

ABSTRACT

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-associated factors (TRAFs) are involved in signaling pathways triggered by members of the TNF receptor (TNFR) family and other cell surface proteins. After recruitment to a receptor, TRAFs initiate formation of multiprotein complexes that induce downstream events, such as translocation of transcription factor nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB) and activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). Several proteins in these complexes play important roles in regulation of apoptosis. However, the fate of TRAF-containing complexes once assembled in response to receptor multimerization is not understood. In this report, we demonstrate that crosslinking of TNFR family members or interaction of TRAF2 with the cytoplasmic protein A20 leads to intracellular translocation of TRAF2. This redistribution leads to depletion of the cytoplasmic pool of TRAF2. The ratio between soluble and insoluble TRAF2 determines the sensitivity of cells to TNF-alpha-induced apoptosis and may play an important role in limiting further TRAF-dependent signal transduction.


Subject(s)
Apoptosis , Proteins/metabolism , Antigens, CD , Apoptosis/drug effects , Binding Sites , Biological Transport/drug effects , Cell Line , Cytoplasm/drug effects , Cytoplasm/metabolism , DNA-Binding Proteins , Deoxyribonuclease I/metabolism , Drug Tolerance , Endoplasmic Reticulum/drug effects , Endoplasmic Reticulum/metabolism , Humans , Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins , Ki-1 Antigen/chemistry , Ki-1 Antigen/genetics , Ki-1 Antigen/metabolism , NF-kappa B/metabolism , Nuclear Proteins , Osmolar Concentration , Protein Binding/drug effects , Proteins/genetics , Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor/genetics , Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor/metabolism , Receptors, OX40 , Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor/genetics , Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor/metabolism , Recombinant Fusion Proteins/genetics , Recombinant Fusion Proteins/metabolism , Signal Transduction/drug effects , Solubility , Subcellular Fractions/drug effects , Subcellular Fractions/metabolism , TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 2 , Transfection , Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7/genetics , Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7/metabolism , Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 9 , Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha-Induced Protein 3 , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/pharmacology
5.
Apoptosis ; 5(5): 459-71, 2000 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11256889

ABSTRACT

Proliferative expansion of lymphoid cells is required for effective immune responses against invading microorganisms, but after the infection is controlled, the expanded effector cells must be eliminated to prevent non-adaptive accumulation of cells. Higher vertebrates have developed extensive networks of signal transduction pathways to ensure controlled activation and expansion of cells during immune responses and apoptotic deletion of lymphoid cells that are no longer needed at the end of immune responses. Extracellular signals received by cell surface receptors that trigger intracellular signaling cascades are essential elements that control both processes. These signal transduction pathways converge to regulate cell fate at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. Here we review the role of pathways, especially those triggered by TNF receptor-related molecules, that determine the fate of T cells during development and activation. In addition, we introduce the possibility that these same pathways may be abnormally programmed and so lead to immune cell accumulation during inflammatory diseases such as asthma.


Subject(s)
Apoptosis/physiology , T-Lymphocytes/cytology , Animals , Asthma/immunology , Asthma/pathology , Humans , Inflammation/immunology , Inflammation/pathology , T-Lymphocytes/immunology
6.
Annu Rev Cell Dev Biol ; 15: 113-40, 1999.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10611959

ABSTRACT

Cell proliferation and cell death must be closely regulated to maintain the integrity of the immune system during the lifetime of multicellular organisms. Proliferative expansion of lymphoid cells is required for effective immune responses against invading microorganisms. However, following infection eradication, expanded effector cells must be eliminated to prevent non-adaptive accumulation of cells. Therefore, higher vertebrates have developed an extensive network of signal transduction pathways that allow integration of cell survival and cell death stimuli. This network functions to ensure the controlled activation and expansion of cells during an immune response and the deletion of lymphoid cells that are no longer needed at the end of an immune response. Extracellular signals appear to control both mechanisms. Ultimate responses are integrated through cell surface receptors that are linked to intracellular signaling cascades. These signal transduction pathways converge to regulate cell fate at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. In this review, the role of pathways triggered by TNFR-related molecules that determine the fate of lymphoid cells during development and activation is summarized.


Subject(s)
Cell Death , Lymphocytes/cytology , Animals , Apoptosis , Cell Membrane/metabolism , Cell Nucleus/metabolism , Humans , Lymphocyte Activation , Lymphocytes/metabolism , Mitochondria/metabolism , Receptors, Cell Surface/metabolism , Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor/metabolism , Signal Transduction
8.
Mol Cell Biol ; 18(1): 558-65, 1998 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9418902

ABSTRACT

Members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-nerve growth factor (NGF) receptor family have been shown to be important costimulatory molecules for cellular activation. 4-1BB and Ox40 are two recently described members of this protein family which are expressed primarily on activated T cells. To gain insight into the signaling pathways employed by these factors, yeast two-hybrid library screens were performed with the cytoplasmic domains of 4-1BB and Ox40 as baits. TNF receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2) was identified as an interacting protein in both screens. The ability of both 4-1BB and Ox40 to interact with TRAF2 was confirmed in mammalian cells by coimmunoprecipitation studies. When the binding of the receptors to other TRAF proteins was investigated, 4-1BB and Ox40 displayed distinct binding patterns. While 4-1BB bound TRAF2 and TRAF1, Ox40 interacted with TRAF3 and TRAF2. Using deletion and alanine scanning analysis, we defined the elements in the cytoplasmic domains of both receptors that mediate these interactions. The 4-1BB receptor was found to have two independent stretches of acidic residues that can mediate association of the TRAF molecules. In contrast, a single TRAF binding domain was identified in the cytoplasmic tail of Ox40. The cytoplasmic domains of both receptors were shown to activate nuclear factor kappaB in a TRAF-dependent manner. Taken together, our results indicate that 4-1BB and Ox40 bind TRAF proteins to initiate a signaling cascade leading to activation of nuclear factor kappaB.


Subject(s)
NF-kappa B/metabolism , Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor/metabolism , Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor/metabolism , Signal Transduction , Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7/metabolism , Amino Acid Sequence , Antigens, CD , Humans , Membrane Glycoproteins/genetics , Membrane Glycoproteins/metabolism , Molecular Sequence Data , NF-kappa B/genetics , Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor/genetics , Receptors, OX40 , Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor/genetics , Tumor Cells, Cultured , Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7/genetics , Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 9
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