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ERK1/2 and the Bcl-2 Family Proteins Mcl-1, tBid, and Bim Are Involved in Inhibition of Apoptosis During Persistent

Li Li1,2, Chuan Wang1, Yating Wen1

  • 1Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Special Pathogens Prevention and Control, Institute of Pathogenic Biology, Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, China; and Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, Hengyang, 421001, China.

Inflammation
|April 19, 2018
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Persistent Chlamydia psittaci infection inhibits host cell apoptosis via death receptor and mitochondrial pathways. This involves regulating Bcl-2 family proteins and ERK1/2 phosphorylation, promoting pathogen survival.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Chlamydia psittaci is an obligate intracellular pathogen causing zoonotic infections.
  • Persistent infection can lead to host cell survival by inhibiting apoptosis, crucial for pathogen replication.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is key to controlling chlamydial diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the antiapoptotic effects of persistent Chlamydia psittaci infection.
  • To elucidate the molecular pathways, including death receptor and mitochondrial routes, involved in this process.
  • To identify key regulatory proteins, such as Bcl-2 family members and ERK1/2.

Main Methods:

  • Induction of persistent C. psittaci infection using Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ).
  • Analysis of apoptosis pathways (death receptor and mitochondrial).
  • Assessment of Bcl-2 family protein expression (e.g., tBid, Bim, Mcl-1) and ERK1/2 phosphorylation.

Main Results:

  • Persistent C. psittaci infection demonstrated significant antiapoptotic effects.
  • These effects involved modulation of both death receptor and mitochondrial apoptosis pathways.
  • Key findings include decreased proapoptotic proteins (tBid, Bim), increased antiapoptotic Mcl-1, and elevated ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Bad expression was not significantly altered.

Conclusions:

  • Persistent C. psittaci infection employs antiapoptotic strategies through both major cellular death pathways.
  • The process is intricately regulated by Bcl-2 family proteins and the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
  • These findings offer insights into host-pathogen interactions and potential therapeutic targets.
Keywords:
Bcl-2 family proteinsChlamydia psittaciIFN-γapoptosispersistent infection

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