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Abstract
The inhibitor of DNA binding 2 (Id2) is essential for natural killer (NK) cell development with its canonical role being to antagonize E-protein function and alternate lineage fate. Here we have identified a key role for Id2 in regulating interleukin-15 (IL-15) receptor signaling and homeostasis of NK cells by repressing multiple E-protein target genes including Socs3. Id2 deletion in mature NK cells was incompatible with their homeostasis due to impaired IL-15 receptor signaling and metabolic function and this could be rescued by strong IL-15 receptor stimulation or genetic ablation of Socs3. During NK cell maturation, we observed an inverse correlation between E-protein target genes and Id2. These results shift the current paradigm on the role of ID2, indicating that it is required not only to antagonize E-proteins during NK cell commitment, but constantly required to titrate E-protein activity to regulate NK cell fitness and responsiveness to IL-15. Id2 is essential for natural killer cell development. Huntington and colleagues demonstrate that Id2 acts as a rheostat to control IL-15 receptor signaling and natural killer cell fate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 103-115 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Immunity |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jan 2016 |
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Alteration of glucose metabolism by GPCR activation
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/09 → 31/10/16
Project: Research