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Thrombopoietin protects hematopoietic stem cells from retrotransposon-mediated damage by promoting an antiviral response

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Maintenance of genomic integrity is crucial for the preservation of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) potential. Retrotransposons, spreading in the genome through an RNA intermediate, have been associated with loss of self-renewal, aging, and DNA damage. However, their role in HSCs has not been addressed. Here, we show that mouse HSCs express various retroelements (REs), including long interspersed element-1 (L1) recent family members that further increase upon irradiation. Using mice expressing an engineered human L1 retrotransposition reporter cassette and reverse transcription inhibitors, we demonstrate that L1 retransposition occurs in vivo and is involved in irradiation-induced persistent γH2AX foci and HSC loss of function. Thus, RE represents an important intrinsic HSC threat. Furthermore, we show that RE activity is restrained by thrombopoietin, a critical HSC maintenance factor, through its ability to promote a potent interferon-like, antiviral gene response in HSCs. This uncovers a novel mechanism allowing HSCs to minimize irradiation-induced injury and reinforces the links between DNA damage, REs, and antiviral immunity.

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hal-03156527 , version 1 (02-03-2021)

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Daniela Barbieri, Emilie Elvira-Matelot, Yanis Pelinski, Laetitia Genève, Bérengère de Laval, et al.. Thrombopoietin protects hematopoietic stem cells from retrotransposon-mediated damage by promoting an antiviral response. Journal of Experimental Medicine, 2018, 215 (5), pp.1463-1480. ⟨10.1084/jem.20170997⟩. ⟨hal-03156527⟩
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