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Arc of a vicious circle: pathways activated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that target the HIV-1 LTR.
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PMID:  21852682     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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In this review, we examine how a subset of signal transduction cascades initiated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection modulates transcription mediated by the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 long terminal repeat (HIV-1 LTR). We describe two distinct phases of signaling that target transcription factors known to bind the HIV-1 LTR, and thus drive viral transcription and replication, in cells of the Mtb-infected host. First, Mtb-derived molecules, including cell wall components and DNA, interact with a number of host pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). Second, cytokines and chemokines secreted in response to Mtb infection initiate signal transduction cascades through their cognate receptors. Given the variation in cell wall components among distinct clinical Mtb strains, the initial PRR interaction leading to direct LTR activation and differential cytokine and chemokine production is likely to be an important aspect of Mtb strain-specific regulation of HIV-1 transcription and replication. Improved understanding of these molecular mechanisms in the context of both bacterial and host genetics should provide key insights into the accelerated viral replication and disease progression characteristic of HIV/TB co-infection.
Authors:
James V Falvo; Shahin Ranjbar; Luke D Jasenosky; Anne E Goldfeld
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-8-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1535-4989     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Aug 
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Created Date:  2011-8-19     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8917225     Medline TA:  Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Childrens' Hopsital Boston, Immune Disease Institute/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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