TRADD domain of Epstein-Barr virus transforming protein LMP1 is essential for inducing immortalization and suppressing senescence of primary rodent fibroblasts |
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Authors: | Xin B He Z Yang X Chan C P Ng M H Cao L |
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Institution: | Department of Microbiology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China. |
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Abstract: | Mutation analysis of latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1) in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-induced B-cell immortalization revealed two transformation effector sites, TES1 and TES2. TES2 mediates the interaction with tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated death domain protein (TRADD) and plays a key role in transactivating NF-kappa B and AP-1. Recombinant EBV containing LMP1 with TES2 deleted induces a limited proliferation of B cells. The present study shows that a mutant with an LMP1 site-specific mutation at TES2, LMP1(TRADD), initially stimulates cell growth and significantly extends the life span of MEF. However, it is not sufficient for the immortalization of MEF, and MEF-LMP1(TRADD) cells eventually enter growth arrest. Further analysis reveals that although LMP1(TRADD) promotes cell growth, it does not prevent the eventual onset of senescence and the expression of tumor suppressor p16(Ink4a). |
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