Latent protein LANA2 from Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus interacts with 14-3-3 proteins and inhibits FOXO3a transcription factor

J Virol. 2007 Feb;81(3):1511-6. doi: 10.1128/JVI.01816-06. Epub 2006 Nov 15.

Abstract

The Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus latent protein LANA2 has been suggested to have an important role in the transforming activity of the virus based on its capacity to inhibit p53 and PKR-dependent apoptosis as well as the interferon-dependent response. Here, we describe a novel interaction between LANA2 and both the phosphoserine/phosphothreonine-binding 14-3-3 proteins and the transcription factor FOXO3a. In addition, our results indicate that LANA2 inhibits the transcriptional activity of FOXO3a and blocks the G2/M arrest induced by 14-3-3 protein overexpression. These results suggest a novel mechanism by which LANA2 may promote tumorigenesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 14-3-3 Proteins / metabolism*
  • Antigens, Viral / pharmacology*
  • Cell Line
  • Forkhead Box Protein O3
  • Forkhead Transcription Factors / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Herpesvirus 8, Human / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Nuclear Proteins / pharmacology*
  • Sarcoma, Kaposi / physiopathology
  • Virus Latency / genetics
  • Virus Latency / physiology

Substances

  • 14-3-3 Proteins
  • Antigens, Viral
  • FOXO3 protein, human
  • Forkhead Box Protein O3
  • Forkhead Transcription Factors
  • Nuclear Proteins
  • latency-associated nuclear antigen