Guerra, J, Valadao, A-L, Vlachakis, D, Polak, K, Vila, IK, Taffoni, C, Prabakaran, T, Marriott, AS, Kaczmarele, R, Houel, A et al (show 9 more authors)
(2020)
Lysyl-tRNA synthetase produces diadenosine tetraphosphate to curb STING-dependent inflammation.
SCIENCE ADVANCES, 6 (21).
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Abstract
Inflammation is an essential part of immunity against pathogens and tumors but can promote disease if not tightly regulated. Self and non-self-nucleic acids can trigger inflammation, through recognition by the cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) synthetase (cGAS) and subsequent activation of the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) protein. Here, we show that RNA:DNA hybrids can be detected by cGAS and that the Lysyl-tRNA synthetase (LysRS) inhibits STING activation through two complementary mechanisms. First, LysRS interacts with RNA:DNA hybrids, delaying recognition by cGAS and impeding cGAMP production. Second, RNA:DNA hybrids stimulate LysRS-dependent production of diadenosine tetraphosphate (Ap<sub>4</sub>A) that in turn attenuates STING-dependent signaling. We propose a model whereby these mechanisms cooperate to buffer STING activation. Consequently, modulation of the LysRS-Ap<sub>4</sub>A axis in vitro or in vivo interferes with inflammatory responses. Thus, altogether, we establish LysRS and Ap<sub>4</sub>A as pharmacological targets to control STING signaling and treat inflammatory diseases.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Genetics |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2020 07:50 |
Last Modified: | 17 Mar 2024 08:40 |
DOI: | 10.1126/sciadv.aax3333 |
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URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3089878 |