mSystems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
uses
over
300
translocated
effector
proteins
to
rewire
host
cells
during
infection
and
create
a
replicative
niche
for
intracellular
growth.
To
date,
several
studies
have
identified
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
The
intracellular
bacterial
pathogen
Legionella
pneumophila
modulates
host
cell
functions
by
secreting
multiple
effectors
with
diverse
biochemical
activities.
In
particular,
of
the
SidE
family
interfere
protein
ubiquitination
in
a
process
that
involves
production
phosphoribosyl
ubiquitin
(PR-Ub).
Here,
we
show
effector
LnaB
converts
PR-Ub
into
ADP-ribosylated
ubiquitin,
which
is
further
processed
to
ADP-ribose
and
functional
(ADP-ribosyl)hydrolase
MavL,
thus
maintaining
homeostasis
infected
cells.
Upon
being
activated
actin,
also
undergoes
self-AMPylation
on
tyrosine
residues.
activity
requires
motif
consisting
Ser,
His
Glu
(SHxxxE)
present
large
toxins
from
pathogens.
Thus,
our
study
sheds
light
mechanisms
maintains
identifies
enzymes
capable
AMPylation.
Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
168(5)
Published: May 23, 2022
To
prevail
in
the
interaction
with
eukaryotic
hosts,
many
bacterial
pathogens
use
protein
secretion
systems
to
release
virulence
factors
at
host–pathogen
interface
and/or
deliver
them
directly
into
host
cells.
An
outstanding
example
of
complexity
and
sophistication
diversity
their
substrates,
effectors,
is
Defective
organelle
trafficking/Intracellular
multiplication
(Dot/Icm)
Type
IVB
system
(T4BSS)
Legionella
pneumophila
related
species.
species
are
facultative
intracellular
environmental
protozoa
opportunistic
human
respiratory
pathogens.
The
Dot/Icm
T4BSS
translocates
an
exceptionally
large
number
more
than
300
per
L.
strain,
essential
for
evasion
phagolysosomal
degradation
exploitation
macrophages
as
replicative
niches.
Recent
technological
advancements
imaging
complexes
have
provided
new
insight
architecture
allowed
us
propose
models
transport
mechanism.
At
same
time,
significant
progress
has
been
made
assigning
functions
about
a
third
discovering
unprecedented
enzymatic
activities
concepts
subversion.
In
this
review,
we
describe
current
knowledge
workings
machinery
provide
overview
to-date
characterized
effectors
Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
132, P. 230 - 241
Published: Feb. 15, 2022
Legionella
pneumophila,
a
Gram-negative
intracellular
bacterium,
is
one
of
the
major
causes
Legionnaires'
disease,
specific
type
atypical
pneumonia.
Despite
intensive
research
efforts
that
elucidated
many
relevant
structural,
molecular
and
medical
insights
into
Legionella's
pathogenicity,
disease
continues
to
present
an
ongoing
public
health
concern.
virulence
based
on
its
ability
simultaneously
hijack
multiple
pathways
host
cell
ensure
fast
replication
dissemination.
usurps
ubiquitin
system
through
effector
proteins,
using
advantage
both
conventional
unconventional
(phosphoribosyl-linked)
ubiquitination,
thus
providing
optimal
conditions
for
replication.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
understanding
L.
pneumophila
from
medical,
biochemical
perspectives.
We
describe
clinical
presentation,
diagnostics
treatment,
as
well
host-pathogen
interactions,
with
emphasis
target
upon
infection.
Furthermore,
interdisciplinary
use
innovative
technologies
enables
better
pathogenesis
provides
new
opportunities
treatment
prevention.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2022, P. 1 - 18
Published: Aug. 10, 2022
Extensive
use
of
substances
derived
from
natural
sources
has
been
documented
in
the
treatment
colorectal
cancer
(CRC).
Lysionotin
(Lys)
is
a
flavonoid
present
flowers
and
leaves
Gesneriaceae
family
plants.
Despite
its
various
pharmacological
properties,
which
include
neuroprotective,
pro,
antimalarial,
anticancer
effects,
therapeutic
advantages
Lys
for
CRC
remain
uncertain.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrated
that
successfully
inhibited
cell
proliferation,
migration,
invasion
HCT116
SW480
cells
vitro.
Intriguingly,
significant
ferroptosis
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
accumulation
were
induced
by
treatment,
whereas
antagonism
Liproxstatin-1
(Lip1)
pretreatment
retarded
anti-CRC
effects
Lys.
addition,
reduced
amount
Nrf2
protein
increasing
rate
at
it
degraded.
Overexpression
rescued
ferroptosis,
suggesting
signaling
crucial
determinant
whether
induces
cells.
We
also
revealed
suppressed
tumor
growth
vivo
without
obvious
adverse
on
main
organs
mice.
conclusion,
our
results
discovered
to
exert
antitumor
modulating
signaling,
providing
potential
approach
prevention
cancer.
The
cytoskeleton
network
of
eukaryotic
cells
is
essential
for
diverse
cellular
processes,
including
vesicle
trafficking,
cell
motility,
and
immunity,
thus
a
common
target
bacterial
virulence
factors.
A
number
effectors
from
the
pathogen
Legionella
pneumophila
have
been
shown
to
modulate
function
host
actin
construct
Legionella-containing
vacuole
(LCV)
permissive
its
intracellular
replication.
In
this
study,
we
found
that
Dot/Icm
effector
Lem8
(Lpg1290)
protease
whose
activity
catalyzed
by
Cys-His-Asp
motif
known
be
associated
with
biochemical
activities.
Intriguingly,
interacts
regulatory
protein
14-3-3ζ,
which
activates
activity.
Furthermore,
undergoes
self-cleavage
in
process
requires
14-3-3ζ.
We
identified
Pleckstrin
homology-like
domain-containing
Phldb2
involved
organization
as
demonstrated
plays
role
inhibition
migration
attacking
Phldb2.
Acinetobacter
baumannii
is
an
increasing
important
nosocomial
pathogen
that
difficult
to
combat
due
its
ability
survive
in
harsh
environments
and
the
emergence
of
isolates
are
resistant
multiple
antibiotics.
A
better
understanding
mechanism
underlying
toughness
A.
may
identify
Achilles’
heel,
which
will
facilitate
development
novel
preventive
treatment
measures.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
ADP-ribosylation
is
a
reversible
post-translational
modification
involved
in
various
cellular
activities.
Removal
of
requires
(ADP-ribosyl)hydrolases,
with
macrodomain
enzymes
being
major
family
this
category.
The
pathogen
Legionella
pneumophila
mediates
atypical
ubiquitination
host
targets
using
the
SidE
effector
process
that
involves
ubiquitin
on
arginine
42
as
an
obligatory
step.
Here,
we
show
MavL
regulates
pathway
by
reversing
ADP-ribosylation,
likely
to
minimize
potential
detrimental
effects
caused
modified
ubiquitin.
We
determine
crystal
structure
ADP-ribose-bound
MavL,
providing
structural
insights
into
recognition
ADP-ribosyl
group
and
catalytic
mechanism
its
removal.
Further
analyses
reveal
DUF4804
class
MavL-like
whose
representative
members
unique
selectivity
for
mono-ADP-ribosylated
residue
synthetic
substrates.
find
such
are
also
present
eukaryotes,
exemplified
two
previously
uncharacterized
(ADP-ribosyl)hydrolases
Drosophila
melanogaster
.
Crystal
structures
several
proteins
provide
specificity
shared
mode
ADP-ribose
interaction
distinct
from
characterized
macrodomains.
Collectively,
our
study
reveals
new
regulatory
layer
SidE-catalyzed
expands
current
understanding
enzymes.
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(9), P. 1968 - 1983
Published: May 31, 2024
Many
bacterial
pathogens
have
evolved
effective
strategies
to
interfere
with
the
ubiquitination
network
evade
clearance
by
innate
immune
system.
Here,
we
report
that
OTUB1,
one
of
most
abundant
deubiquitinases
(DUBs)
in
mammalian
cells,
is
subjected
both
canonical
and
noncanonical
during
Legionella
pneumophila
infection.
The
effectors
SidC
SdcA
catalyze
OTUB1
at
multiple
lysine
residues,
resulting
its
association
a
Legionella-containing
vacuole.
Lysine
promotes
interactions
between
DEPTOR,
an
inhibitor
MTORC1
pathway,
thus
suppressing
signaling.
inhibition
leads
suppression
host
protein
synthesis
promotion
macroautophagy/autophagy
L.
In
addition,
members
SidE
family
(SidEs)
induce
phosphoribosyl
(PR)-linked
Ser16
Ser18
block
DUB
activity.
levels
serine
are
further
regulated
function
antagonize
activities
SidC,
SidEs,
including
Lem27,
DupA,
DupB,
SidJ
SdjA.
Our
study
reveals
effectors-mediated
complicated
mechanism
regulating
activity
DUB.
Blocking
host
cell
death
is
an
important
virulence
strategy
employed
by
many
bacterial
pathogens.
We
recently
reported
that
Shigella
flexneri
inhibits
pyroptosis
delivering
a
type
III
secretion
system
(T3SS)
effector
OspC3
catalyzes
novel
arginine
ADP-riboxanation
modification
on
caspase-4/11.
Here,
we
investigated
the
homologue
CopC
from
Chromobacterium
violaceum,
opportunistic
but
sometimes
deadly
pathogen.
bears
same
ADP-riboxanase
activity
as
OspC3,
with
different
substrate
specificity.
Through
proteomic
analysis,
first
identified
calmodulin
(CaM)
binding
partner
of
CopC.
The
analyses
additionally
revealed
preferably
modifies
apoptotic
caspases
including
caspase-7,
-8
and
-9.
This
results
in
suppression
both
extrinsic
intrinsic
apoptosis
programs
C.
violaceum-infected
cells.
Biochemical
reconstitution
showed
requires
to
CaM,
specifically
calcium-free
state,
achieve
efficient
caspases.
determined
crystal
structure
CaM-CopC-CASP7
ternary
complex,
which
illustrates
caspase
recognition
mechanism
unique
CaM-binding
mode
Structure-directed
mutagenesis
validated
functional
significance
CaM
for
stimulating
its
substrates.
adopts
ADP-ribosyltransferase-like
fold
His-Phe-Glu
catalytic
triad,
featuring
two
acidic
residues
critical
site-specific
ADP-riboxanation.
Our
study
expands
deepens
our
understanding
OspC
family
effectors.
IMPORTANCE
Programmed
suicidal
defense
eukaryotes
combat
pathogen
infection.
In
evolutionary
arms
race
host,
bacteria
are
endowed
ingenious
tactics
block
facilitate
their
replication.
report
violaceum
ADP-riboxanates
caspase-7/8/9,
enabled
interacting
factor
calmodulin,
apoptosis,
illustrating
sophisticated
adopted
counteract
defense.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(5), P. e1011783 - e1011783
Published: May 13, 2024
Legionella
pneumophila
strains
harboring
wild-type
rpsL
such
as
Lp02
WT
cannot
replicate
in
mouse
bone
marrow-derived
macrophages
(BMDMs)
due
to
induction
of
extensive
lysosome
damage
and
apoptosis.
The
bacterial
factor
directly
responsible
for
inducing
cell
death
the
host
involved
initiating
signaling
cascade
that
leads
remain
unknown.
Similarly,
factors
may
alleviate
induced
by
these
have
not
yet
been
investigated.
Using
a
genome-wide
CRISPR/Cas9
screening,
we
identified
Hmg20a
Nol9
important
restricting
strain
BMDMs.
Depletion
protects
from
infection-induced
lysosomal
apoptosis,
allowing
productive
replication.
restriction
imposed
was
mediated
repressing
expression
several
endo-lysosomal
proteins,
including
small
GTPase
Rab7.
We
found
SUMOylated
Rab7
is
recruited
phagosome
via
SulF,
Dot/Icm
effector
harbors
SUMO-interacting
motif
(SIM).
Moreover,
overexpression
rescues
intracellular
growth
Our
results
establish
L
.
exploits
network
biogenesis
its