Mycobacterium tuberculosis promotes anti-apoptotic activity of the macrophage by PtpA protein-dependent dephosphorylation of host GSK3α

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Abstract

Background: Alveolar macrophages are the primary target of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Results: Mycobacterial PtpA dephosphorylates host GSK3α Tyr 279 resulting in modulation of its activity. Conclusion: Dephosphorylation of GSK3α decreases apoptosis of the host early in infection promoting survival of the macrophage and the pathogen within it. Significance: Understanding the mechanisms by which Mycobacterium tuberculosis enables successful infection is essential for understanding the pathogenesis of tuberculosis.

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Poirier, V., Bach, H., & Av-Gay, Y. (2014). Mycobacterium tuberculosis promotes anti-apoptotic activity of the macrophage by PtpA protein-dependent dephosphorylation of host GSK3α. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 289(42), 29376–29385. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M114.582502

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