Helicase protein DDX11 as a novel antiviral factor promoting RIG-I-MAVS-mediated signaling pathway
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Helicase protein DDX11 as a novel antiviral factor promoting RIG-I-MAVS-mediated signaling pathway
Abstract
Type Ι interferon (IFN) production mediated by retinoic acid-inducible gene 1 (RIG-I) and mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS) is essential for antiviral innate immune responses. Here, we report the identification of a novel co-sensor for cytosolic nucleic acids: DEAD/H-box helicase 11 (DDX11), a member of the DExD/H (Asp-Glu-x-Asp/His)-box helicase family. Knockdown or knockout of DDX11 attenuated the ability of cells to increase IFN-β, IFN-stimulated gene 56, and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10 in response to SeV and poly (I:C) by blocking the activation of TANK-binding kinase 1 and IFN regulatory factor 3. Nucleic acid sensing by DDX11 was independent of the stimulator of IFN genes but was dependent on RIG-I and MAVS. DDX11 regulated RIG-I-MAVS-mediated IFN signaling by specifically interacting with nucleic acid, RIG-I, and MAVS to enhance RIG-I-double-strand RNA and RIG-I-MAVS binding affinity. Overall, our results identified a critical role for DDX11 in the innate immune response and provided molecular insights into the mechanisms by which DDX11 recognized cytosolic nucleic acid and interacted with RIG-Ι and MAVS for potent IFN signaling and antiviral immunity.
Importance: Innate immunity is the first and most rapid host defense against virus infection. Recognition of viral RNA by the retinoic acid-inducible gene 1 (RIG-I)-like receptors (RLRs) initiates innate antiviral immune responses. How the binding of viral RNA to and activation of the RLRs are regulated remains enigmatic. In this study, we identified DEAD/H-box helicase 11 (DDX11) as a positive regulator of the RIG-I-mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS)-mediated signaling pathways. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that DDX11 bound to viral RNA, interacted with RIG-I, and promoted their binding to viral RNA. DDX11 also promoted the interaction between RIG-I and MAVS and activation of RIG-I-MAVS signaling. Overall, our results elucidate the role of DDX11 in RIG-I-MAVS-dependent signaling pathways and may shed light on innate immune gene regulation.
Keywords: DDX11; IFN; MAVS; RIG-I.
Conflict of interest statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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