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Objective: Tim-3 is an immune checkpoint inhibitor and its dysregulation has been related to T cell tolerance and many immune disorders, such as tumors and infection tolerance. However, the physiopathology roles of Tim-3 in innate immunity remain elusive.Methods: In this study, we use L. monocytogenes to infect RAW264.7 cells, Tim-3-TG mouse and wild type mouse inhibited Tim-3 signal. To evaluate the macrophage phagocytosis of L. monocytogenes by FACS and CLSM. To detecte Nrf2 protein level and nuclear translocation by Western blotting and High-content screening. To detecte CD36 and HO-1 mRNA by qRT–PCR. Results: We demonstrate that Tim-3 inhibits macrophage phagocytosis of L. monocytogenes by inhibiting the Nrf2 signaling pathway and increases bacterial burden. Tim-3 signaling promotes Nrf2 degradation by increasing its ubiquitination and, as a result, decreasing its nuclear translocation. CD36 and HO-1, two downstream molecules in the Tim-3-Nrf2 signaling axis, are involved in the Tim-3- mediated immune evasion of L. monocytogenes both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion: We here identified new mechanisms by which Tim-3 induces infection tolerance. By modulating the Tim-3 pathway, we demonstrate the feasibility of manipulating macrophage function as a potent tool for treating infectious diseases, such as Listeria infection.
Objective: Tim-3 is an immune checkpoint inhibitor and its dysregulation has been related to T cell tolerance and many immune disorders, such as tumors and infection tolerance. However, the physiopathology roles of Tim-3 in innate immunity remain elusive.Methods: In this study, we use L. monocytogenes to infect RAW264.7 cells, Tim-3-TG mouse and wild type mouse inhibited Tim-3 signal. To evaluate the macrophage phagocytosis of L. monocytogenes by FACS and CLSM. To detecte Nrf2 protein level and nuclear translocation by Western blotting and High-content screening. To detecte CD36 and HO-1 mRNA by qRT–PCR. Results: We demonstrate that Tim-3 inhibits macrophage phagocytosis of L. monocytogenes by inhibiting the Nrf2 signaling pathway and increases bacterial burden. Tim-3 signaling promotes Nrf2 degradation by increasing its ubiquitination and, as a result, decreasing its nuclear translocation. CD36 and HO-1, two downstream molecules in the Tim-3-Nrf2 signaling axis, are involved in the Tim-3- mediated immune evasion of L. monocytogenes both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion: We here identified new mechanisms by which Tim-3 induces infection tolerance. By modulating the Tim-3 pathway, we demonstrate the feasibility of manipulating macrophage function as a potent tool for treating infectious diseases, such as Listeria infection.
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