Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States.
Cell Immunol. 2013 May-Jun;283(1-2):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2013.06.002. Epub 2013 Jun 18.
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly pathogenic lung-tropic virus that causes severe respiratory diseases. Enzymatic activity of inducible nitric oxide (iNOS) is required for NO generation. Although NO contributes to exaggerated lung disease during RSV infection, the role of NO in apoptosis during infection is not known. In addition, host trans-activator(s) required for iNOS gene expression during RSV infection is unknown. In the current study we have uncovered the mechanism of iNOS gene induction by identifying kruppel-like factor 6 (KLF6) as a critical transcription factor required for iNOS gene expression during RSV infection. Furthermore, we have also uncovered the role of iNOS as a critical host factor regulating apoptosis during RSV infection.
人类呼吸道合胞病毒(RSV)是一种高致病性的肺嗜性病毒,可引起严重的呼吸道疾病。诱导型一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)的酶活性是产生 NO 的必需条件。尽管 NO 在 RSV 感染期间导致肺部疾病加重,但 NO 在感染期间对细胞凋亡的作用尚不清楚。此外,RSV 感染时用于 iNOS 基因表达的宿主反式激活因子(trans-activator)也不清楚。在本研究中,我们通过鉴定 Kruppel 样因子 6(KLF6)作为 RSV 感染期间 iNOS 基因表达所必需的关键转录因子,揭示了 iNOS 基因诱导的机制。此外,我们还揭示了 iNOS 作为 RSV 感染期间调节细胞凋亡的关键宿主因子的作用。