2021
The E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF186 and RNF186 risk variants regulate innate receptor-induced outcomes
Ranjan K, Hedl M, Abraham C. The E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF186 and RNF186 risk variants regulate innate receptor-induced outcomes. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2021, 118: e2013500118. PMID: 34353900, PMCID: PMC8364215, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2013500118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCytokinesHumansImmunity, InnateInflammatory Bowel DiseasesIntestinesMacrophagesMyeloid CellsNF-kappa BNod2 Signaling Adaptor ProteinPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptor-Interacting Protein Serine-Threonine Kinase 2Receptors, Pattern RecognitionToll-Like Receptor 2Toll-Like Receptor 4UbiquitinationUbiquitin-Protein LigasesConceptsPattern recognition receptorsE3 ubiquitin ligase activityStimulation of PRRsAntimicrobial reactive oxygen speciesMultiple pattern recognition receptorsLoss of functionLigase activityReactive nitrogen speciesComplex assemblyIntestinal myeloid cellsReactive oxygen speciesAutophagy pathwayDownstream signalingRNF186Bacterial clearanceRisk variantsRecognition receptorsHuman macrophagesOxygen speciesInnate immunityInflammatory bowel diseaseNitrogen speciesMicrobial clearanceSpeciesMyeloid cells
2020
Myeloid Cell Expression of LACC1 Is Required for Bacterial Clearance and Control of Intestinal Inflammation
Kang JW, Yan J, Ranjan K, Zhang X, Turner JR, Abraham C. Myeloid Cell Expression of LACC1 Is Required for Bacterial Clearance and Control of Intestinal Inflammation. Gastroenterology 2020, 159: 1051-1067. PMID: 32693188, PMCID: PMC8139320, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.07.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCells, CulturedCoculture TechniquesColitis, UlcerativeCytokinesDextran SulfateDisease Models, AnimalDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleHost Microbial InteractionsHumansImmunity, MucosalIntestinal MucosaIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMaleMiceMice, KnockoutMyeloid CellsPrimary Cell CultureSalmonella InfectionsSalmonella typhimuriumConceptsIntestinal lymphoid organsBurden of bacteriaDextran sodium sulfateWild-type miceLymphoid organsTh17 cytokinesIntestinal inflammationDendritic cellsMyeloid cellsT cellsTh2 cytokinesMesenteric lymph node dendritic cellsLymph node dendritic cellsMyeloid cell-derived cytokinesAdaptive T cell responsesT cell transfer colitisMyeloid-specific disruptionInflammatory bowel diseaseReactive oxygen speciesImmune-mediated diseasesT cell responsesT helper 1Cell-derived cytokinesT cell cytokinesBone marrow-derived macrophagesT Cell-Intrinsic IRF5 Regulates T Cell Signaling, Migration, and Differentiation and Promotes Intestinal Inflammation
Yan J, Pandey SP, Barnes BJ, Turner JR, Abraham C. T Cell-Intrinsic IRF5 Regulates T Cell Signaling, Migration, and Differentiation and Promotes Intestinal Inflammation. Cell Reports 2020, 31: 107820. PMID: 32610123, PMCID: PMC7409536, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.107820.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationCell MovementColitisCytokinesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansInflammationInterferon Regulatory FactorsIntestinesLymph NodesMice, Inbred BALB CReceptors, Antigen, T-CellReceptors, ChemokineSignal TransductionT-LymphocytesUp-RegulationConceptsInflammatory outcomesTh17-associated transcription factorsMultiple immune-mediated diseasesPromotes Intestinal InflammationTh17-associated cytokinesAnti-inflammatory cytokinesImmune-mediated diseasesTh2-associated cytokinesChemokine-induced migrationExperimental colitisIntestinal inflammationUlcerative colitisHuman CD4IRF5 polymorphismsT cell signalingCytokinesCD4IRF5Th1Myeloid lineageGenetic carriersColitisCell migrationKey roleOutcomes
2019
IL23 induces IL23R recycling and amplifies innate receptor-induced signalling and cytokines in human macrophages, and the IBD-protective IL23R R381Q variant modulates these outcomes
Sun R, Hedl M, Abraham C. IL23 induces IL23R recycling and amplifies innate receptor-induced signalling and cytokines in human macrophages, and the IBD-protective IL23R R381Q variant modulates these outcomes. Gut 2019, 69: 264. PMID: 31097538, PMCID: PMC6858485, DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2018-316830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMonocyte-derived macrophagesHuman monocyte-derived macrophagesJanus kinase/signal transducerKinase/signal transducerDynamin-mediated endocytosisReceptor-induced signalingCell surface regulationR381Q variantIBD pathogenesisIntestinal myeloid cellsLate endosomesPattern recognition receptorsSignal transducerPathway membersDefines mechanismsReal-time PCRCell typesHeLa cellsSignalingKey playersRNA expressionHuman macrophagesPathwayWestern blotMyeloid cells
2017
Human LACC1 increases innate receptor-induced responses and a LACC1 disease-risk variant modulates these outcomes
Lahiri A, Hedl M, Yan J, Abraham C. Human LACC1 increases innate receptor-induced responses and a LACC1 disease-risk variant modulates these outcomes. Nature Communications 2017, 8: 15614. PMID: 28593945, PMCID: PMC5472760, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms15614.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBacteriaCells, CulturedCrohn DiseaseCytokinesElectron Transport Complex IIExtracellular Signal-Regulated MAP KinasesHumansImmunity, InnateIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsJNK Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesMacrophagesNF-kappa BNod2 Signaling Adaptor ProteinP38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesProteinsReactive Oxygen SpeciesReceptors, Pattern RecognitionRNA InterferenceRNA, Small InterferingSuccinate DehydrogenaseConceptsBacterial clearanceCytokine secretionDisease risk variantsReceptor-induced responsesMyeloid-derived cellsNOD2 stimulationRecognition receptorsHuman macrophagesSuccinate dehydrogenaseMtROS productionMitochondrial ROS productionROS productionOutcomesSDH activityMacrophagesSecretionFunctional consequencesClearanceLACC1PRRImportant contributorCellsDisease-associated lociReceptorsAn inflammatory bowel disease–risk variant in INAVA decreases pattern recognition receptor–induced outcomes
Yan J, Hedl M, Abraham C. An inflammatory bowel disease–risk variant in INAVA decreases pattern recognition receptor–induced outcomes. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2017, 127: 2192-2205. PMID: 28436939, PMCID: PMC5451247, DOI: 10.1172/jci86282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActive Transport, Cell NucleusCarrier ProteinsCase-Control StudiesCytokinesEnterococcus faecalisGene ExpressionGenetic Association StudiesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHEK293 CellsHeterozygoteHumansInflammatory Bowel DiseasesMacrophagesMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMyeloid CellsPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrimary Cell CultureReceptors, Pattern RecognitionRisk FactorsStaphylococcus aureusConceptsInflammatory bowel diseasePattern recognition receptor signalingDisease risk variantsIntestinal immune homeostasisActivation of MAPKIBD risk lociINAVAPrimary human cellsBacterial clearanceIntestinal myeloid cellsRisk lociAutophagy pathwayProper regulationIntronic regionsHuman cellsImmune homeostasisReceptor signalingDownstream signalsPRR stimulationReactive oxygenIntestinal microbesNF-κB activationGenesNF-κB pathwayMAPK
2016
Lessons Learned From Trials Targeting Cytokine Pathways in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Abraham C, Dulai PS, Vermeire S, Sandborn WJ. Lessons Learned From Trials Targeting Cytokine Pathways in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Gastroenterology 2016, 152: 374-388.e4. PMID: 27780712, PMCID: PMC5287922, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedCytokinesHumansInflammatory Bowel DiseasesInterleukin-23Janus KinasesLysophospholipidsMolecular Targeted TherapyOligonucleotidesPiperidinesProtein Kinase InhibitorsPyrimidinesPyrrolesSignal TransductionSmad7 ProteinSphingosineTh17 CellsTransforming Growth Factor betaUstekinumabConceptsInflammatory bowel diseaseTreatment of IBDBowel diseaseAnti-inflammatory mechanismsSeverity of colitisInflamed intestinal tissueCell pathwaysBiomarkers of responseImmune system pathwaysIBD pathogenesisInterleukin-23Proinflammatory cytokinesFuture trialsEffects of agentsClinical trialsCytokine pathwaysPatient featuresIntestinal tissueDevelopment of therapeuticsIL23System pathwaysPathway moleculesFunction variantsSelection of therapeuticsTrials
2015
MTMR3 risk allele enhances innate receptor-induced signaling and cytokines by decreasing autophagy and increasing caspase-1 activation
Lahiri A, Hedl M, Abraham C. MTMR3 risk allele enhances innate receptor-induced signaling and cytokines by decreasing autophagy and increasing caspase-1 activation. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2015, 112: 10461-10466. PMID: 26240347, PMCID: PMC4547281, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1501752112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAllelesAutophagyCaspase 1CytokinesEnzyme ActivationGene Expression RegulationGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHomeostasisHumansInflammationInflammatory Bowel DiseasesLeukocytes, MononuclearLigandsMacrophagesMonocytesProtein Structure, TertiaryProtein Tyrosine Phosphatases, Non-ReceptorRisk FactorsRNA, Small InterferingSignal TransductionToll-Like ReceptorsConceptsPattern recognition receptorsCaspase-1 activationInflammatory bowel diseaseMTMR3 expressionReceptor-induced signalingHost pattern recognition receptorsCytokine secretionMultiple genetic lociPhosphatase domainMicrobial interactionsGenetic lociMTMR3Undefined roleAutophagyIL-1β secretionRecognition receptorsHuman macrophagesAutophagy levelEnhanced autophagyProtein 3Bowel diseaseCytokine productionRisk polymorphismsRisk allelesAltered functionA TPL2 (MAP3K8) disease-risk polymorphism increases TPL2 expression thereby leading to increased pattern recognition receptor-initiated caspase-1 and caspase-8 activation, signalling and cytokine secretion
Hedl M, Abraham C. A TPL2 (MAP3K8) disease-risk polymorphism increases TPL2 expression thereby leading to increased pattern recognition receptor-initiated caspase-1 and caspase-8 activation, signalling and cytokine secretion. Gut 2015, 65: 1799. PMID: 26215868, PMCID: PMC5106344, DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2014-308922.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaspase-8 activationMonocyte-derived macrophagesAutocrine IL-1βIL-18 secretionHost-microbial interactionsCytokine secretionHuman monocyte-derived macrophagesHuman myeloid cellsMyeloid cellsCaspase-1Intestinal myeloid cellsPattern recognition receptorsOligomerisation domainIL-1βPrimary human myeloid cellsReal-time PCRFunctional consequencesTpl2NFκB signalingRecognition receptorsRNA expressionIntestinal immune homeostasisERKMyeloid-derived cellsJNK
2013
NF-κB1 Inhibits NOD2-Induced Cytokine Secretion through ATF3-Dependent Mechanisms
Zheng S, Abraham C. NF-κB1 Inhibits NOD2-Induced Cytokine Secretion through ATF3-Dependent Mechanisms. Molecular And Cellular Biology 2013, 33: 4857-4871. PMID: 24100018, PMCID: PMC3889551, DOI: 10.1128/mcb.00797-13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivating Transcription Factor 3AnimalsCells, CulturedCytokinesEpigenesis, GeneticGene Knockdown TechniquesHistonesHumansIleumMacrophagesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNF-kappa B p50 SubunitNod1 Signaling Adaptor ProteinNod2 Signaling Adaptor ProteinPrimary Cell CulturePromoter Regions, GeneticProtein Processing, Post-TranslationalToll-Like Receptor 2Toll-Like Receptor 4Transcriptional ActivationConceptsChronic NOD2 stimulationIntestinal immune homeostasisCytokine secretionNOD2 stimulationNF-κB1Immune homeostasisHuman macrophagesNF-κB pathwayNF-κB1 expressionCytokine downregulationInhibitory pathwaysNOD2ATF3 expressionSecretionIntestinal environmentGene promoterCytokine gene promotersStimulationInhibitory histone modificationsATF3MacrophagesKnockdown conditionsCritical mechanismHomeostasisCytokines