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Huang Q, Duan C, Ma H, Nong C, Zheng Q, Zhou J, Zhao N, Mou X, Liu T, Zou S, Yang N, Tong A, Qin W, Bao R. Structural and functional characterization of itaconyl-CoA hydratase and citramalyl-CoA lyase involved in itaconate metabolism of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Structure 2024; 32:941-952.e3. [PMID: 38677288 DOI: 10.1016/j.str.2024.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
Abstract
Itaconate is a key anti-inflammatory/antibacterial metabolite in pathogen-macrophage interactions that induces adaptive changes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa-exposed airways. However, the impact and mechanisms underlying itaconate metabolism remain unclear. Our study reveals that itaconate significantly upregulates the expression of pyoverdine in P. aeruginosa and enhances its tolerance to tobramycin. Notably, the enzymes responsible for efficient itaconate metabolism, PaIch and PaCcl, play crucial roles in both utilizing itaconate and clearing its toxic metabolic intermediates. By using protein crystallography and molecular dynamics simulations analyses, we have elucidated the unique catalytic center and substrate-binding pocket of PaIch, which contribute to its highly efficient catalysis. Meanwhile, analysis of PaCcl has revealed how interactions between domains regulate the conformational changes of the active sites and binding pockets, influencing the catalytic process. Overall, our research uncovers the significance and mechanisms of PaIch and PaCcl in the efficient metabolism of itaconate by P. aeruginosa.
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- Qin Huang
- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, CAS, Shanghai, China.
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Almeida L, Dhillon-LaBrooy A, Sparwasser T. The evolutionary tug-of-war of macrophage metabolism during bacterial infection. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2024; 35:235-248. [PMID: 38040578 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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The function and phenotype of macrophages are intimately linked with pathogen detection. On sensing pathogen-derived signals and molecules, macrophages undergo a carefully orchestrated process of polarization to acquire pathogen-clearing properties. This phenotypic change must be adequately supported by metabolic reprogramming that is now known to support the acquisition of effector function, but also generates secondary metabolites with direct microbicidal activity. At the same time, bacteria themselves have adapted to both manipulate and take advantage of macrophage-specific metabolic adaptations. Here, we summarize the current knowledge on macrophage metabolism during infection, with a particular focus on understanding the 'arms race' between host immune cells and bacteria during immune responses.
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- Luís Almeida
- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz 55131, Germany.
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz 55131, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz 55131, Germany.
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Shapira N, Zusman T, Segal G. The LysR-type transcriptional regulator LelA co-regulates various effectors in different Legionella species. Mol Microbiol 2024; 121:243-259. [PMID: 38153189 DOI: 10.1111/mmi.15214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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The intracellular pathogen Legionella pneumophila translocates more than 300 effector proteins into its host cells. The expression levels of the genes encoding these effectors are orchestrated by an intricate regulatory network. Here, we introduce LelA, the first L. pneumophila LysR-type transcriptional regulator of effectors. Through bioinformatic and experimental analyses, we identified the LelA target regulatory element and demonstrated that it directly activates the expression of three L. pneumophila effectors (legL7, legL6, and legU1). We further found that the gene encoding LelA is positively regulated by the RpoS sigma factor, thus linking it to the known effector regulatory network. Examination of other species throughout the Legionella genus revealed that this regulatory element is found upstream of 34 genes encoding validated effectors, putative effectors, and hypothetical proteins. Moreover, ten of these genes were examined and found to be activated by the L. pneumophila LelA as well as by their orthologs in the corresponding species. LelA represents a novel type of Legionella effector regulator, which coordinates the expression of both adjacently and distantly located effector-encoding genes, thus forming small groups of co-regulated effectors.
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- Naomi Shapira
- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Baugh AC, Momany C, Neidle EL. Versatility and Complexity: Common and Uncommon Facets of LysR-Type Transcriptional Regulators. Annu Rev Microbiol 2023; 77:317-339. [PMID: 37285554 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-micro-050323-040543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
LysR-type transcriptional regulators (LTTRs) form one of the largest families of bacterial regulators. They are widely distributed and contribute to all aspects of metabolism and physiology. Most are homotetramers, with each subunit composed of an N-terminal DNA-binding domain followed by a long helix connecting to an effector-binding domain. LTTRs typically bind DNA in the presence or absence of a small-molecule ligand (effector). In response to cellular signals, conformational changes alter DNA interactions, contact with RNA polymerase, and sometimes contact with other proteins. Many are dual-function repressor-activators, although different modes of regulation may occur at multiple promoters. This review presents an update on the molecular basis of regulation, the complexity of regulatory schemes, and applications in biotechnology and medicine. The abundance of LTTRs reflects their versatility and importance. While a single regulatory model cannot describe all family members, a comparison of similarities and differences provides a framework for future study.
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- Alyssa C Baugh
- Department of Microbiology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA;
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