<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>-Derived DnaJ Induces the Expression of IL−1β by Engaging the Interplay of p38 and ERK Signaling Pathways in Macrophages
2023
Dae-Kyum Kim | Jin-Won Huh | Hyeonseung Yu | Yeji Lee | Yongxin Jin | Un-Hwan Ha
As members of pathogen-associated molecular patterns, bacterial heat shock proteins (HSPs) are widely recognized for their role in initiating innate immune responses. This study aimed to examine the impact of DnaJ, a homolog of HSP40 derived from <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (<i>P. aeruginosa</i>), on the regulation of IL−1β expression in macrophages. We demonstrated that DnaJ modulates macrophages to secrete IL−1β by activating NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Specifically, ERK was identified as a positive mediator for IL−1β expression, while p38 acted as a negative mediator. These results suggest that the reciprocal actions of these two crucial MAPKs play a vital role in controlling IL−1β expression. Additionally, the reciprocal actions of MAPKs were found to regulate the activation of inflammasome-related molecules, including vimentin, NLRP3, caspase-1, and GSDMD. Furthermore, our investigation explored the involvement of CD91/CD40 in ERK signaling-mediated IL−1β production from DnaJ-treated macrophages. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding the signaling mechanisms underlying IL−1β induction and suggest the potential utility of DnaJ as an adjuvant for stimulating inflammasome activation.
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