By using animal models of acute pancreatitis (AP) and sterile cholangitis (
Mdr2−/−) in Bcl-3 deficient (
Bcl-3−/−) mice, we analyzed the contribution of Bcl-3 to the control and resolution of sterile inflammation in the pancreas and biliary system. Genetic inhibition of Bcl-3 resulted in more severe forms of AP and cholangitis, accompanied by increased infiltration of immune cells. Using various genetic tools we showed that Bcl-3 inhibits ubiquitination and proteasomal mediated degradation of p50 homodimers, thus blocking prolonged binding of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) heterodimers to the DNA.
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By using animal models of acute pancreatitis (AP) and sterile cholangitis (
Mdr2−/−) in Bcl-3 deficient (
Bcl-3−/−) mice, we analyzed the contribution of Bcl-3 to the control and resolution of sterile inflammation in the pancreas and biliary system. Genetic inhibition of Bcl-3 resulted in more severe forms of AP and cholangitis, accompanied by increased infiltration of immune cells. Using various genetic tools we showed that Bcl-3 inhibits ubiquitination and proteasomal mediated degradation of p50...
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