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INNATE IMMUNE RECEPTOR; PERSISTENT LCMV INFECTION; PROTEIN-KINASE;
STRUCTURAL BASIS; BETA-CATENIN; MITOCHONDRIAL-MEMBRANE; INTERFERON
SYSTEM; ISG15 CONJUGATION; RNA RECOGNITION; QUANTIFICATIONBiochemistry & Molecular Biology; Cell Biology;
Abstract:
Cell-autonomous induction of type I interferon must be stringently regulated. Rapid induction is key to control virus infection, whereas proper limitation of signaling is essential to prevent immunopathology and autoimmune disease. Using unbiased kinome-wide RNAi screening followed by thorough validation, we identified 22 factors that regulate RIG-I/IRF3 signaling activity. We describe a negative-feedback mechanism targeting RIG-I activity, which is mediated by death associated protein kinase 1 (DAPK1). RIG-I signaling triggers DAPK1 kinase activation, and active DAPK1 potently inhibits RIG-I stimulated IRF3 activity and interferon-beta production. DAPK1 phosphorylates RIG-I in vitro at previously reported as well as other sites that limit 5'ppp-dsRNA sensing and virtually abrogate RIG-I activation.