The serine protease inhibitor HAMpin-1 produced by the ectoparasite Hyalomma anatolicum salivary gland modulates the host complement system.

J Biol Chem

Molecular Pathogenesis and Vector Laboratory, National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, Telangana, India; Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, India. Electronic address:

Published: September 2024

Ticks are notable vectors of diseases affecting both humans and animals, with Hyalomma anatolicum being of particular significance due to its wide distribution and capability to transmit a variety of pathogens, including Theileriaannulata and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effects of H. anatolicum salivary gland extract (HaSGE) and the identification of its key component on the complement system of the host's innate immune defense. We demonstrated that HaSGE exerts a dose-dependent inhibition on the complement activation in a host-specific manner. Mechanistic studies revealed that HaSGE interferes with deposition and cleavage of complement proteins C3 and C5, thus preventing the formation of the membrane attack complex. Further, we identified a serine protease inhibitor, Hyalomma anatolicum serpin-1 (HAMpin-1), from the HaSGE through proteomic analysis and characterized its structure, function, and interaction with complement proteins. HAMpin-1 exhibited potent inhibitory activity against chymotrypsin and cathepsin-G, and notably, it is the first serpin from ticks shown to inhibit the classical and lectin pathways of the complement system. The expression of HAMpin-1 was highest in the salivary glands, suggesting its crucial role in blood feeding and immune evasion. Our findings revealed one of the potential mechanisms used by H. anatolicum to modulate host immune responses at the interface, offering new insights into tick-host interactions.

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