Mitochondrial dsRNAs activate PKR and TLR3 to promote chondrocyte degeneration in osteoarthritis
Kim, S.; Lee, K.; Ku, J.; Choi, Y. S.; Lee, Y. J.; Kim, Y.
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Protein kinase R (PKR) is an immune response protein that becomes activated by long double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs). Several studies reported the misactivation of PKR in patients of degenerative diseases including primary osteoarthritis (OA). However, the molecular identity of PKR-activating dsRNAs remains unknown. Here, we investigate the role of mitochondrial dsRNAs (mt-dsRNAs) in the development of OA. We find that in response to OA-mimicking stressors, cytosolic efflux of mt-dsRNAs is increased, leading to PKR activation and subsequent induction of inflammatory cytokines and apoptosis. Moreover, mt-dsRNAs are exported to the extracellular space where they activate toll-like receptor 3. Elevated expression of mt-dsRNAs in the synovial fluids of OA patients further supports our data. Lastly, we show that autophagy protects chondrocytes from mitochondrial dysfunction partly by removing cytosolic mt-dsRNAs. Together, these findings establish the PKR-mt-dsRNA as a critical regulatory axis in OA development and suggest mt-dsRNAs as a potential target in fighting OA.
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