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Apoptosis as a common bacterial virulence strategy.

D Monack1, S Falkow

  • 1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305-5124, USA.

International Journal of Medical Microbiology : IJMM
|October 24, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Bacterial pathogens Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia induce macrophage apoptosis through distinct mechanisms. While Yersinia inhibits NF-kappaB, Salmonella and Shigella activate caspase-1, triggering a proinflammatory response.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Bacterial pathogens employ diverse strategies to evade host immune responses.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for analyzing pathogenicity and host-pathogen interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare and contrast the mechanisms of apoptosis induction by three enteric pathogens: Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia.
  • To elucidate the distinct molecular pathways utilized by these bacteria to induce programmed cell death in macrophages.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro studies involving co-incubation of macrophages with Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia.
  • Analysis of key signaling pathways, including NF-kappaB translocation and caspase-1 activation.

Main Results:

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  • All three pathogens induce apoptosis in macrophages.
  • Yersinia inhibits NF-kappaB translocation, suppressing TNFalpha production.
  • Salmonella and Shigella activate caspase-1, leading to apoptosis and processing of IL-1beta and IL-18.

Conclusions:

  • Salmonella and Shigella induce a proinflammatory apoptotic cascade via caspase-1 activation.
  • Yersinia's apoptotic mechanism differs, involving NF-kappaB inhibition and reduced inflammation.