Role of pannexin 1 in Clostridium perfringens beta-toxin-caused cell death.
Role of pannexin 1 in Clostridium perfringens beta-toxin-caused cell death.
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10.1016/j.bbamem.2016.10.003
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2016-12
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Soshi Seike;Masaya Takehara;Keiko Kobayashi;M. Nagahama
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Soshi Seike;Masaya Takehara;Keiko Kobayashi;M. Nagahama
BackgroundBeta-toxin produced byClostridium perfringensis a key virulence factor of fatal hemorrhagic enterocolitis and enterotoxemia. This toxin belongs to a family of β-pore-forming toxins (PFTs). We reported recently that the ATP-gated P2X7receptor interacts with beta-toxin. The ATP-release channel pannexin 1 (Panx1) is an important contributor to P2X7receptor signaling. Hence, we investigated the involvement of Panx1 in beta-toxin-caused cell death.MethodsWe examined the effect of Panx1 in beta-toxin-induced cell death utilizing selective antagonists, knockdown of Panx1, and binding using dot-blot analysis. Localization of Panx1 and the P2X7receptor after toxin treatment was determined by immunofluorescence staining.ResultsSelective Panx1 antagonists (carbenoxolone [CBX], probenecid, and Panx1 inhibitory peptide) prevented beta-toxin-caused cell death in THP-1 cells. CBX did not block the binding of the toxin to cells. Small interfering knockdown of Panx1 blocked beta-toxin-mediated cell death through inhibiting the oligomer formation of the toxin. Beta-toxin triggered a transient ATP release from THP-1 cells, but this early ATP release was blocked by CBX. ATP scavengers (apyrase and hexokinase) inhibited beta-toxin-induced cytotoxicity. Furthermore, co-administration of ATP with beta-toxin enhanced the binding and cytotoxicity of the toxin.ConclusionsBased on our results, Panx1 activation is achieved through the interaction of beta-toxin with the P2X7receptor. Then, ATP released by the Panx1 channel opening promotes oligomer formation of the toxin, leading to cell death.General significancePannexin 1 is a novel candidate therapeutic target for beta-toxin-mediated disease.