In:
Biochemical Journal, Portland Press Ltd., Vol. 473, No. 19 ( 2016-10-01), p. 2995-2999
Abstract:
The activation of p38MAPK by Toll-like receptor signalling is essential for the inflammatory response of innate immunity due to its role in post-transcriptional regulation of TNFα and cytokine biosynthesis. p38MAPK activation proceeds by the upstream MAP2Ks, MAPK kinase (MKK)3/6 as well as MKK4, which in turn are substrates for MAP3Ks, such as TGFβ-activated protein kinase-1 (TAK1). In contrast, TPL2 has been described as an exclusive MAP3K of MKK1/2-triggering activation of the classical ERKs, ERK1/2. In the recent issue of the Biochemical Journal, Pattison et al. report their screening for TPL2 substrates in LPS-stimulated macrophages and the identification of MKK3/6. Using catalytic-dead TPL2 (Map3k8D270A/D270A) knockin macrophages, they demonstrated that activation of MKK3/6 by TPL2 significantly contributes to LPS-dependent TNFα biosynthesis and is also essential for TNF-receptor 1 signalling. Hence, a new signalling pathway from TAK1 via IκB kinase, p105 NFκB and TPL2 to MKK3/6 and p38MAPK is established in macrophages. Taking into account that some isoforms of p38MAPK are necessary for maintaining functional steady-state levels of TPL2, a positive feedback loop in inflammation emerges.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0264-6021
,
1470-8728
DOI:
10.1042/BCJ20160672C
Language:
English
Publisher:
Portland Press Ltd.
Publication Date:
2016
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1473095-9
SSG:
12
