CREB-binding protein (CBP) is a versatile histone acetyltransferase (HAT), which plays a crucial role in the regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine gene transcription in inflammatory diseases including sepsis and lung disorders. Therefore, selectively modulating the availability of CBP can potentially suppress cytokine storm and lessen the severity of sepsis. The ubiquitin-proteasome system disposes of the vast majority of intracellular proteins, including CBP. Ubiquitination is a reversible reaction. De-ubiquitination i mediated by a group of de- ubiquitinating enzymes, which enhances protein stability by removing the degradation signal from the target proteins. However, the de-ubiquitination of CBP has not been previously investigated. Our preliminary data show that ubiquitin specific peptidase (USP)14 de-ubiquitinates CBP and enhances its stability, and that inhibition of USP14 attenuates LPS-increased CBP stability, histone acetylation, and cytokine release, thereby lessening both systemic and pulmonary inflammation. This is the first study to identify a de-ubiquitinating enzyme regulating stability and biological effects of a HAT. This study suggests that IU1, an inhibitor of USP14, is an anti-inflammatory small molecule potentially applicable in new medication for sepsis. Execution of these studies will lay the groundwork for a significant mechanistic advance for the molecular regulation of the innate immune response during severe infection.

Public Health Relevance

Sepsis is a life-threatening illness with high hospitalization and mortality rates caused by bacteria or other microbes. A cytokine storm is commonly seen in sepsis resulting in organ injury. These studies will be the first to elucidate that a de-ubiquitinating enzyme (USP14) regulates cytokine release by de-ubiquitinating and stabilizing a histone acetyltransferase, CBP. IU1, an inhibitor of USP14, suppresses infection-induced chromatin remodeling, cytokine storm, and thereby lessens the severity of sepsis. These studies will be critical in developing novel therapeutics by a small molecule inhibitor of USP14 to lessen the severity of sepsis.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01GM115389-03
Application #
9302464
Study Section
Surgery, Anesthesiology and Trauma Study Section (SAT)
Program Officer
Dunsmore, Sarah
Project Start
2015-07-10
Project End
2020-06-30
Budget Start
2017-07-01
Budget End
2018-06-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pittsburgh
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
004514360
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213
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