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USP1-UAF1 Deubiquitinase Complex Stabilizes TBK1 and Enhances Antiviral Responses

USP1-UAF1 Deubiquitinase Complex Stabilizes TBK1 and Enhances Antiviral Responses

Zhongxia Yu, Hui Song, Mutian Jia, Jintao Zhang, Wenwen Wang, Qi Li, Lining Zhang, Wei Zhao

J Exp Med. 2017 Dec 4;214(12):3553-3563.

PMID: 29138248

Abstract:

Optimal activation of TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) is crucial for initiation of innate antiviral immunity and maintenance of immune homeostasis. Although several E3 ubiquitin ligases have been reported to regulate TBK1 activation by mediating its polyubiquitination, the functions of deubiquitinase on TBK1 activity remain largely unclear. Here, we identified a deubiquitinase complex, which is formed by ubiquitin specific peptidase 1 (USP1) and USP1-associated factor 1 (UAF1), as a viral infection-induced physiological enhancer of TBK1 expression. USP1-UAF1 complex enhanced TLR3/4 and RIG-I-induced IFN regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) activation and subsequent IFN-β secretion. Mechanistically, USP1 and UAF1 bound to TBK1, removed its K48-linked polyubiquitination, and then reversed the degradation process of TBK1. Furthermore, we found that ML323, a specific USP1-UAF1 inhibitor, attenuated IFN-β expression and enhanced viral replication both in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, our results outline a novel mechanism for the control of TBK1 activity and suggest USP1-UAF1 complex as a potential target for the prevention of viral diseases.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP1572414835	ML323		1572414-83-5	Price

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