Induction of Mincle by Helicobacter pylori and consequent anti-inflammatory signaling denote a bacterial survival strategy

Devi, Savita and Eerappa, Rajakumara and Ahmed, N (2015) Induction of Mincle by Helicobacter pylori and consequent anti-inflammatory signaling denote a bacterial survival strategy. Scientific Reports, 5 (15049). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2045-2322

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Abstract

Evasion of innate immune recognition is one of the key strategies for persistence of Helicobacter pylori, by virtue of its ability to modulate or escape the host innate immune receptors and signaling pathways. C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) predominantly expressed by macrophages are pivotal in tailoring immune response against pathogens. The recognition of glyco or carbohydrate moieties by Mincle (Macrophage inducible C-type lectin) is emerging as a crucial element in anti-fungal and anti-mycobacterial immunity. Herein, we demonstrate the role of Mincle in modulation of innate immune response against H. pylori infection. Our results revealed an upregulated expression of Mincle which was independent of direct host cell contact. Upon computational modelling, Mincle was observed to interact with the Lewis antigens of H. pylori LPS and possibly activating an anti-inflammatory cytokine production, thereby maintaining a balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine production. Furthermore, siRNA mediated knockdown of Mincle in human macrophages resulted in up regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and consequent down regulation of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Collectively, our study demonstrates a novel mechanism employed by H. pylori to escape clearance by exploiting functional plasticity of Mincle to strike a balance between pro-and anti-inflammatory responses ensuring its persistence in the host.

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Eerappa, Rajakumarahttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-9341-0070
Item Type: Article
Additional Information: We would also like to thank all the members of Pathogen Biology Laboratory for critical reading and suggestions during the preparation of the manuscript.
Subjects: Others > Biotechnology
Divisions: Department of Biotechnology
Depositing User: Team Library
Date Deposited: 02 Nov 2015 08:52
Last Modified: 04 Dec 2018 09:34
URI: http://raiith.iith.ac.in/id/eprint/2005
Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/srep15049
OA policy: http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/issn/2045-2322/
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