Control of immune ligands by members of a cytomegalovirus gene expansion suppresses natural killer cell activation

ABSTRACT: The human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) US12 family consists of ten sequentially arranged genes (US12-21) with poorly characterized function. We now identify novel NK cell evasion functions for four members: US12, US14, US18 and US20. Using a systematic multiplexed proteomics approach to quantify ~1,300 cell surface and ~7,200 whole cell proteins, we demonstrate that the US12 family selectively targets plasma membrane proteins and plays key roles in regulating NK ligands, adhesion molecules and cytokine receptors. US18 and US20 work in concert to suppress cell surface expression of the critical NKp30 ligand B7-H6 thus inhibiting NK cell activation. The US12 family is therefore identified as a major new hub of immune regulation.

INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap

ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human) Human Cytomegalovirus (hhv-5) (human Herpesvirus 5)

TISSUE(S): Cell Culture, Fibroblast

DISEASE(S): Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

SUBMITTER: Yagnesh Umrania  

LAB HEAD: Michael Weekes

PROVIDER: PXD005883 | Pride | 2017-02-14

REPOSITORIES: Pride