Structural highlights
Function
[TREM1_HUMAN] Stimulates neutrophil and monocyte-mediated inflammatory responses. Triggers release of pro-inflammatory chemokines and cytokines, as well as increased surface expression of cell activation markers. Amplifier of inflammatory responses that are triggered by bacterial and fungal infections and is a crucial mediator of septic shock.[1] [2]
Evolutionary Conservation
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Publication Abstract from PubMed
The triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells (TREM) family of single extracellular immunoglobulin receptors includes both activating and inhibitory isoforms whose ligands are unknown. TREM-1 activation amplifies the Toll-like receptor initiated responses to invading pathogens allowing the secretion of pro-inflammatory chemokines and cytokines. Hence, TREM-1 amplifies the inflammation induced by both bacteria and fungi, and thus represents a potential therapeutic target. We report the crystal structure of the human TREM-1 extracellular domain at 1.47 A resolution. The overall fold places it within the V-type immunoglobulin domain family and reveals close homology with Ig domains from antibodies, T-cell receptors and other activating receptors, such as NKp44. With the additional use of analytical ultracentrifugation and 1H NMR spectroscopy of both human and mouse TREM-1, we have conclusively demonstrated the monomeric state of this extracellular ectodomain in solution and, presumably, of the TREM family in general.
Crystal structure of human triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 (TREM-1) at 1.47 A.,Kelker MS, Foss TR, Peti W, Teyton L, Kelly JW, Wuthrich K, Wilson IA J Mol Biol. 2004 Sep 24;342(4):1237-48. PMID:15351648[3]
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References
- ↑ Bouchon A, Dietrich J, Colonna M. Cutting edge: inflammatory responses can be triggered by TREM-1, a novel receptor expressed on neutrophils and monocytes. J Immunol. 2000 May 15;164(10):4991-5. PMID:10799849
- ↑ Bouchon A, Facchetti F, Weigand MA, Colonna M. TREM-1 amplifies inflammation and is a crucial mediator of septic shock. Nature. 2001 Apr 26;410(6832):1103-7. PMID:11323674 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/35074114
- ↑ Kelker MS, Foss TR, Peti W, Teyton L, Kelly JW, Wuthrich K, Wilson IA. Crystal structure of human triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 (TREM-1) at 1.47 A. J Mol Biol. 2004 Sep 24;342(4):1237-48. PMID:15351648 doi:10.1016/j.jmb.2004.07.089
