E(spl)m4 Directly Antagonizes Traf4 to Inhibit JNK Signaling in Drosophila
Strobel, K.; Falconi, J.; LEYRAT, C.; Logeay, R.; Bray, S.; Djiane, A.
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TRAF proteins are adaptor proteins that participate in signal transduction downstream of the Toll or TNF receptors and could elicit E3-Ubiquitin Ligase activity. They have been implicated in multiple processes during signal transduction, inflammation, and morphogenesis. In Drosophila, Traf4 has been implicated in the regulation of JNK signaling and cell death as well as Adherens Junctions regulation. Using overexpression approaches, we show here that Traf4 promotes JNK and caspase activation, as well as junctional E-Cadherin/ {beta}-Catenin depletion, resulting in epithelial cell delamination. Using biochemical, modelling, and functional genetics approaches, we further show that the Bearded-type small protein E(spl)m4 binds to Traf4, and inhibits its downstream signaling towards JNK activation and cell delamination, without affecting the effects of Traf4 on Adherens Junctions. Thus, this study identifies an endogenous peptide inhibiting Traf4 signaling, potentially by blocking Traf4 trimerization.
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