Protein Kinase 2 (CK2) Controls CD8+ T-cell Effector and Memory Function during Infection
Ontology highlight
ABSTRACT: Protein kinase 2 (CK2) is a serine/threonine kinase composed of two catalytic subunits (CK2α and/or CK2α') and two regulatory subunits (CK2β). CK2 has been shown to promote cancer progression by regulating the NF-κB, PI3K/AKT/mTOR, JAK/STAT and HIF-1α pathways, and also plays a critical role for immune cell development and function. However, the potential involvement of CK2 in CD8+ T-cell function has not explored. Here, we demonstrate that CK2 protein levels and kinase activity are enhanced upon CD8+ T-cell activation. CK2α deficiency results in impaired CD8+ T-cell activation and proliferation upon TCR stimulation. Furthermore, CK2α is involved in CD8+ T-cell metabolic reprogramming during activation through regulating the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Lastly, using a Listeria monocytogenes infection model, we demonstrate that CK2α is required for CD8+ T-cell expansion, maintenance and effector function in both primary and memory immune responses. Taken together, our study implicates CK2 as an important regulator of CD8+ T-cell activation and differentiation both in vitro and in vivo.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE175941 | GEO | 2022/06/21
REPOSITORIES: GEO
ACCESS DATA