Selective disruption of Traf1/cIAP2 interaction attenuates inflammatory responses and rheumatoid arthritis
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 1 (TRAF1) is an immune signaling adapter protein linked to increased susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). TRAF1 has dual roles in regulating NF-κB and MAPK signaling: it promotes signaling through its association with cellular inhibitor of apoptosis 2 (cIAP2) downstream of certain tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) family members but inhibits Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling by limiting linear ubiquitination of key signaling proteins. In this study, we investigated whether selectively targeting TRAF1/cIAP2 interaction would lower inflammation and reduce severity of RA. METHODS: We employed CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mediated gene editing to modify TRAF1 and specifically abrogate its interaction with cIAP2 in human macrophage cell lines and in mice. Biochemical studies were then employed to assess inflammatory signaling and cytokine production in gene edited macrophages. The collagen antibody-induced arthritis (CAIA) model of RA was used to trigger joint inflammation in mice. RESULTS: We identify a critical mutation in TRAF1 (V203A in humans, V196A in mice) that disrupts its interaction with cIAP2, leading to a significant reduction in TLR signaling and downstream inflammation in human and murine macrophages. We demonstrate that TRAF1 is recruited to the TLR4 complex and is indispensable for the recruitment of cIAP2, facilitating TAK1 phosphorylation and the activation of NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Remarkably, mice harboring the TRAF1 V196A mutation are protected from LPS-induced septic shock and exhibit markedly reduced joint inflammation and disease severity in the CAIA model of RA. CONCLUSION: These findings reveal a previously unrecognized and crucial role for the TRAF1/cIAP2 axis in promoting inflammation and offer a promising foundation for the development of novel therapeutic strategies for inflammatory conditions, such as RA.
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