Functional roles of HIV-1 Vpu and CD74: Details and implications of the Vpu-CD74 interaction

Cellular Immunology
Denise A Le NouryRaymond Hewer

Abstract

HIV-1 Vpu has a variety of functions, including CD4 degradation and the downregulation of MHCII. Downregulation of the MHCII occurs through Vpu binding to the cytoplasmic domain of CD74, the chaperone for antigen presentation. The CD74 cytoplasmic domain also plays a vital role in cell signaling through the activation of an NF-κB signal cascade for the maturation, proliferation and survival of B cells as well as by binding the macrophage inhibitory factor. In view of these functions, it follows that the Vpu-CD74 interaction has multiple downstream consequences for the immune system as it not only impairs foreign antigen presentation but may also have an effect on signal transduction cascades. It is thought that Vpu specifically targets intracellular CD74 while other HIV-1 proteins cannot. Therefore, this protein-protein interaction would be a potential drug target in order to reduce viral persistence. We review the functional importance and specific binding site of Vpu and CD74.

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