| 背景信息 |
Peptidoglycan recognition protein 4 (PGLYRP4) is a secreted pattern recognition receptor that plays a vital role in innate immunity by targeting Gram-positive bacteria. It contains two peptidoglycan-binding domains and functions as a glycosylated homodimer or a heterodimer with PGLYRP3. PGLYRP4 is constitutively expressed in barrier tissues, including the skin, mucous membranes, and intestinal tract, where it binds to murein peptidoglycans at bacterial cell-separation sites. Its bactericidal mechanism involves inducing lethal envelope stress through simultaneous oxidative, thiol, and metal stress responses, which effectively shut down bacterial transcription and translation without requiring membrane permeabilization or cell wall hydrolysis. This protein works synergistically with other antibacterial peptides to provide a robust defense against microbial pathogens at epithelial surfaces. |