MicroRNA-23a Curbs Necrosis during Early T Cell Activation by Enforcing Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species Equilibrium.
Upon antigen engagement, augmented cytosolic reactive oxygen species (ROS) are needed to achieve optimal T cell receptor (TCR) signaling. However, uncontrolled ROS production is a prominent cause of necrosis, which elicits hyper-inflammation and tissue damage. Hence, it is critical to program activated T cells to achieve ROS equilibrium. Here, we determined that miR-23a is indispensable for effector CD4(+) T cell expansion, particularly by providing early protection from excessive necrosis. Mechanistically, miR-23a targeted PPIF, gatekeeper of the mitochondria permeability transition pore, thereby restricting ROS flux and maintaining mitochondrial integrity. Upon acute Listeria monocytogenes infection, deleting miR-23a in T cells resulted in excessive inflammation, massive liver damage, and a marked mortality increase, which highlights the essential role of miR-23a in maintaining immune homeostasis.
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- Signal Transduction
- Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
- Reactive Oxygen Species
- RNA, Small Interfering
- Peptidyl-Prolyl Isomerase F
- Necrosis
- Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore
- Mitochondrial Membrane Transport Proteins
- Mitochondria
- MicroRNAs
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Published In
DOI
EISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
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Related Subject Headings
- Signal Transduction
- Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
- Reactive Oxygen Species
- RNA, Small Interfering
- Peptidyl-Prolyl Isomerase F
- Necrosis
- Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore
- Mitochondrial Membrane Transport Proteins
- Mitochondria
- MicroRNAs