DNA motifs suppressing TLR9 responses

Angela Trieu, Tara L. Roberts, Jasmyn A. Dunn, Matthew J. Sweet, Katryn J. Stacey

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    Abstract

    Immune cells respond to bacterial DNA containing unmethylated CpG motifs via Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9). Given the apparent role of TLR9 in development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), there is interest in the development of TLR9 inhibitors. TLR9-mediated responses are reported to be inhibited by a confusing variety of different DNA sequences and structures. To aid characterization, we have provisionally categorized TLR9-inhibitory oligodeoxynucleotides (ODN) into 4 classes, on the basis of sequence and probable mode of action. Class I are short G-rich ODN, which show sequence-specific inhibition of all TLR9 responses, and may be direct competitive inhibitors for DNA binding to TLR9. Class II are telomeric repeat motifs that inhibit STAT signaling, and thus are not specific to TLR9 responses. Because Class II ODN are generally made as 24-base phosphorothioate-modified ODN (PS-ODN), they also fall into Class IV, defined as long PS-ODN, which inhibit TLR9 responses in a sequence-nonspecific manner. Class III includes oligo (dG) that forms a 4-stranded structure and inhibits DNA uptake. The Class I G-rich motifs show the most promise as selective and potent TLR9 inhibitors for therapeutic applications.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)527-544
    Number of pages18
    JournalCritical Reviews in Immunology
    Volume26
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

    Keywords

    • DNA, bacterial
    • immunity
    • lupus erythematosus
    • macrophages
    • toll-like receptors

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