We used two cell line models to characterize Clostridium difficile flagellin-TLR5 signaling.
C. difficile flagellin predominantly activates the NF-κB signaling pathway.
MAPKs signaling pathways are also activated by C. difficile flagellin, but to a lesser degree.
Transcriptomic studies provide new data concerning the committed effectors and cytokines induced by FliC-TL5 interaction.
C. difficile flagellin elicits up-regulation of pro-inflammatory gene expression and pro-inflammatory cytokine synthesis.