NK cell-derived extracellular granzyme B drives epithelial ulceration during HSV-2 genital infection

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Genital herpes is characterized by recurrent episodes of epithelial blistering. The mechanisms causing this pathology are ill defined. Using a mouse model of vaginal herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) infection, we show that interleukin-18 (IL-18) acts upon natural killer (NK) cells to promote accumulation of the serine protease granzyme B in the vagina, coinciding with vaginal epithelial ulceration. Genetic loss of granzyme B or therapeutic inhibition by a specific protease inhibitor reduces disease and restores epithelial integrity without altering viral control. Distinct effects of granzyme B and perforin deficiency on pathology indicates that granzyme B acts independent of its classic cytotoxic role. IL-18 and granzyme B are markedly elevated in human herpetic ulcers compared with non-herpetic ulcers, suggesting engagement of these pathways in HSV-infected patients. Our study reveals a role for granzyme B in destructing mucosal epithelium during HSV-2 infection, identifying a therapeutic target to augment treatment of genital herpes.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:42

Enthalten in:

Cell reports - 42(2023), 4 vom: 25. Apr., Seite 112410

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lim, Ying Shiang [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Aisha G [VerfasserIn]
Jiang, Xiaoping [VerfasserIn]
Scott, Jason M [VerfasserIn]
Cofie, Adjoa [VerfasserIn]
Kumar, Sandeep [VerfasserIn]
Kennedy, Dania [VerfasserIn]
Granville, David J [VerfasserIn]
Shin, Haina [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Biological Sciences
CP: Immunology
EC 3.4.21.-
GZMB protein, human
Genital herpes
Granzymes
Gzmb protein, mouse
Immunology and Inflammation
Immunopathology
Interleukin-18
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Viral infection

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Date Completed 10.10.2023

Date Revised 10.10.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112410

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM355754339