The Nedd4-2/Ndfip1 axis is a negative regulator of IgE-mediated mast cell activation.

ABSTRACT: Cross-linkage of the high-affinity immunoglobulin E (IgE) receptor (Fc?RI) on mast cells by antigen ligation has a critical role in the pathology of IgE-dependent allergic disorders, such as anaphylaxis and asthma. Restraint of intracellular signal transduction pathways that promote release of mast cell-derived pro-inflammatory mediators is necessary to dampen activation and restore homoeostasis. Here we show that the ligase Nedd4-2 and the adaptor Ndfip1 (Nedd4 family interacting protein 1) limit the intensity and duration of IgE-Fc?RI-induced positive signal transduction by ubiquitinating phosphorylated Syk, a tyrosine kinase that is indispensable for downstream Fc?RI signalosome activity. Importantly, loss of Nedd4-2 or Ndfip1 in mast cells results in exacerbated and prolonged IgE-mediated cutaneous anaphylaxis in vivo. Our findings reveal an important negative regulatory function for Nedd4-2 and Ndfip1 in IgE-dependent mast cell activity.

SUBMITTER: Yip KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5095291 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature