A necroptotic-independent function of MLKL in regulating endothelial cell adhesion molecule expression

Cell Death Dis. 2020 Apr 24;11(4):282. doi: 10.1038/s41419-020-2483-3.

Abstract

Mixed-lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) is known as the terminal executor of necroptosis. However, its function outside of necroptosis is still not clear. Herein, we demonstrate that MLKL promotes vascular inflammation by regulating the expression of adhesion molecules ICAM1, VCAM1, and E-selectin in endothelial cells (EC). MLKL deficiency suppresses the expression of these adhesion molecules, thereby reducing EC-leukocyte interaction in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, we show that MLKL interacts with RBM6 to promote the mRNA stability of adhesion molecules. In conclusion, this study identified a novel role of MLKL in regulating endothelial adhesion molecule expression and local EC-leukocyte interaction during acute inflammation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Endothelial Cells / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Necrosis / genetics*
  • Protein Kinases / metabolism*

Substances

  • MLKL protein, human
  • Protein Kinases