Increased TG2 expression can result in induction of transforming growth factor β1, causing increased synthesis and deposition of matrix proteins, which can be regulated by nitric oxide

Dilek Telci, Russell Collighan, Huveyda Basaga, Martin Griffin

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Abstract

In fibrotic conditions increases in TG2 activity has been linked to an increase in the deposition of extracellular matrix proteins. Using TG2 transfected Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts expressing TG2 under the control of the tetracycline-regulated inducible promoter, we demonstrate that induction of TG2 not only stimulates an increase in collagen and fibronectin deposition but also an increase in the expression of these proteins. Increased TG2 expression in these fibroblasts led to NF-kappaB activation, resulting in the increased expression of transforming growth factor (TGF) beta(1). In addition, cells overexpressing TG2 demonstrated an increase in biologically active TGFbeta(1) in the extracellular environment. A specific site-directed inhibitor of TG abolished the NF-kappaB and TGFbeta1 activation and the subsequent elevation in the synthesis and deposition of extracellular matrix proteins, confirming that this process depends on the induction of transglutaminase activity. Treatment of TG2-induced fibroblasts with nontoxic doses of nitric oxide donor S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine resulted in decreased TG2 activity and apprehension of the inactive enzyme on the cell surface. This was paralleled by a reduction in activation of NF-kappaB and TGFbeta(1) production with a subsequent decrease in collagen expression and deposition. These findings support a role for NO in the regulation of TG2 function in the extracellular environment.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29547-29558
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume284
Issue number43
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Oct 2009

Bibliographical note

This research was originally published in The Journal of biological chemistry. 2. Telci, Dilek; Collighan, Russell; Basaga, Huveyda and Griffin, Martin (2009) Increased TG2 expression can result in induction of transforming growth factor beta1, causing increased synthesis and deposition of matrix proteins, which can be regulated by nitric oxide. The Journal of biological chemistry. 2009; 284:29547-29558. © the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Keywords

  • fibrotic conditions
  • TG2 activity
  • deposition
  • extracellular matrix proteins

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