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Host cell protein LAMP-2 is the receptor for Trypanosoma cruzi surface molecule gp82 that mediates invasion

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Author(s):
Ferreira Rodrigues, Joao Paulo [1] ; Onofre, Thiago Souza [1] ; Barbosa, Bruno Couto [1] ; Ferreira, Eden Ramalho [1] ; Bonfim-Melo, Alexis [1] ; Yoshida, Nobuko [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista Med, Dept Microbiol Imunol & Parasitol, R Pedro de Toledo 669, 6 Andar, BR-04039032 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Cellular Microbiology; v. 21, n. 5 MAY 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

Host cell invasion by Trypanosoma cruzi metacyclic trypomastigote (MT) is mediated by MT-specific surface molecule gp82, which binds to a still unidentified receptor, inducing lysosome spreading and exocytosis required for the parasitophorous vacuole formation. We examined the involvement of the major lysosome membrane-associated LAMP proteins in MT invasion. First, human epithelial HeLa cells were incubated with MT in the presence of antibody to LAMP-1 or LAMP-2. Antibody to LAMP-2, but not to LAMP-1, significantly reduced MT invasion. Next, HeLa cells depleted in LAMP-1 or LAMP-2 were generated. Cells deficient in LAMP-2, but not in LAMP-1, were significantly more resistant to MT invasion than wild-type controls. The possibility that LAMP-2 might be the receptor for gp82 was examined by co-immunoprecipitation assays. Protein A/G magnetic beads cross-linked with antibody directed to LAMP-1 or LAMP-2 were incubated with HeLa cell and MT detergent extracts. Gp82 bound to LAMP-2 but not to LAMP-1. Binding of the recombinant gp82 protein to wild-type and LAMP-1-deficient cells, which was dose dependent and saturable, had a similar profile and was much higher as compared with LAMP-2-depleted cells. These data indicate that MT invasion is accomplished through recognition of gp82 by its receptor LAMP-2. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/15000-4 - Trypanosoma cruzi: intra and interspecific genomic variability and mechanisms of cell invasion/egress
Grantee:Renato Arruda Mortara
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants