Cutting edge: Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 regulates TNF-dependent systemic inflammation
Cutting edge: Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 regulates TNF-dependent systemic inflammation
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DOI:
10.4049/jimmunol.176.2.721
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发表时间:
2006-01-15
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
Khokha, R
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作者:
Smookler, DS;Mohammed, FF;Khokha, R
Host response to infectious agents must be rapid and powerful. One mechanism is the release of presynthesized membrane-bound TNF. TNF shedding is mediated by TNF-alpha converting enzyme, which is selectively inhibited by the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 3 (TIMP3). We, show that loss of TIMP3 impacts innate immunity by dysregulating cleavage of TNF and its receptors. Cultured timp3(-/-) macrophages release more TNF in response to LPS than wild-type macrophages. In timp3(-/-) mice, LPS causes serum levels of TNF and its receptors to rise more rapidly and remain higher compared with wild-type mice. The altered kinetics of ligand and receptor shedding enhances TNF signaling in timp3(-/-) mice, indicated by elevated serum IL-6 Physiologically, timp3(-/-) mice are more susceptible to LPS-induced mortality. Ablation of the TNF receptor gene p55 (Tnfrsf1a) or treatment with a synthetic metalloproteinase inhibitor rescues timp3(-/-) mice. Thus, TIMP3 is essential for normal innate immune function.