Gurjar, H and Patra , SK and Bodhale, N and Lenka , N and Saha, B (2022) Leishmania intercepts IFN-γR signaling at multiple levels in macrophages. Cytokine, 157. p. 155956.

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Abstract

IFN-γ, a type 2 interferon and a cytokine, is critical for both innate and adaptive immunity. IFN-γ binds to the IFN-γRs on the cell membrane of macrophages, signals through JAK1-STAT-1 pathway and induces IFN-γ-stimulated genes (ISGs). As Leishmania amastigotes reside and replicate within macrophages, IFN-γ mediated macrophage activation eventuate in Leishmania elimination. As befits the principle of parasitism, the impaired IFN-γ responsiveness in macrophages ensures Leishmania survival. IFN-γ responsiveness is a function of integrated molecular events at multiple levels in the cells that express IFN-γ receptors. In Leishmania-infected macrophages, reduced IFN-γRα expression, impaired IFN-γRα and IFN-γRβ hetero-dimerization due to altered membrane lipid composition, reduced JAK-1 and STAT-1 phosphorylation but increased STAT-1 degradation and impaired ISGs induction collectively determine the IFN-γ responsiveness and the efficacy of IFN-γ induced antileishmanial function of macrophages. Therefore, parasite load is not only decided by the levels of IFN-γ produced but also by the IFN-γ responsiveness. Indeed, in Leishmania-infected patients, IFN-γ is produced but IFN-γ signalling is downregulated. However, the molecular mechanisms of IFN-γ responsiveness remain unclear. Therefore, we review the current understanding of IFN-γ responsiveness of Leishmania-infected macrophages.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Infection and Immunity
Depositing User:	Mr. Rameshwar Nema
Date Deposited:	20 Oct 2022 10:53
Last Modified:	20 Oct 2022 10:53
URI:	http://nccs.sciencecentral.in/id/eprint/1202

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