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A genome-wide screen identifies IRF2 as a key regulator of caspase-4 in human cells.

EMBO reports | 2019

Caspase-4, the cytosolic LPS sensor, and gasdermin D, its downstream effector, constitute the non-canonical inflammasome, which drives inflammatory responses during Gram-negative bacterial infections. It remains unclear whether other proteins regulate cytosolic LPS sensing, particularly in human cells. Here, we conduct a genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 screen in a human monocyte cell line to identify genes controlling cytosolic LPS-mediated pyroptosis. We find that the transcription factor, IRF2, is required for pyroptosis following cytosolic LPS delivery and functions by directly regulating caspase-4 levels in human monocytes and iPSC-derived monocytes. CASP4, GSDMD, and IRF2 are the only genes identified with high significance in this screen highlighting the simplicity of the non-canonical inflammasome. Upon IFN-γ priming, IRF1 induction compensates IRF2 deficiency, leading to robust caspase-4 expression. Deficiency in IRF2 results in dampened inflammasome responses upon infection with Gram-negative bacteria. This study emphasizes the central role of IRF family members as specific regulators of the non-canonical inflammasome.

Pubmed ID: 31353801 RIS Download

Associated grants

  • Agency: Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), International
    Id: ANR-16-CE15-0011-02
  • Agency: EC|H2020|H2020 Priority Excellent Science|H2020 European Research Council (ERC), International
    Id: ERC-2012-StGt-311542
  • Agency: Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM), International
    Id: SPF201809006927
  • Agency: Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), International
    Id: ANR-11-LABX-0048
  • Agency: Investissements d'Avenir, International
    Id: ANR-11-IDEX-0007

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