Significance of HLA class I antibody-induced antioxidant gene expression for endothelial cell protection against complement attack
Significance of HLA class I antibody-induced antioxidant gene expression for endothelial cell protection against complement attack
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DOI:
10.1016/j.bbrc.2009.12.042
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发表时间:
2010-01-08
影响因子:
3.1
通讯作者:
Kobayashi, Takaaki
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作者:
Iwasaki, Kenta;Miwa, Yuko;Kobayashi, Takaaki
It has been observed that a graft organ continues to survive and function normally even in the presence of anti-graft antibodies. However, the mechanisms behind acquirement of this condition remain unknown. Here we report that the anti-HLA ligation on endothelial cells induces PI3K/AKT activation followed by antioxidant gene induction through Nrf2-mediated antioxidant-responsive element (ARE) activation. Activation of PI3K/AKT in endothelial cells by a low concentration of anti-HLA ligation enhances protection from complement attack. A real-time quantitative PCR and flow-cytometry experiment showed that ferritin H and HO-1 mRNAs were induced in a PI3K/AKT-dependent manner, while CD55 and CD59 expression were not enhanced by anti-HLA ligation. Anti-HLA ligation on endothelial cells activates ferritin H ARE and induces Nrf2 binding on its enhancer element. Finally, overexpression of Nrf2 in endothelial cells attenuates complement-mediated cytotoxicity. These experiments suggest that induction of PI3K/AKT-dependent cytoprotective genes by Nrf2 is an important mechanism to prevent complement attack. Thus, a protocol to activate this pathway would be a potential strategy for avoidance of graft rejection in transplantation. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.