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Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 25 (USP25) is one of the best-characterized deubiquitinating enzymes and plays a vital regulatory role in various biological processes, especially in cancer development and immune regulation. However, the exact role of USP25 and its underlying mechanisms in macrophage activation and immunogenicity during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection remain unclear. In this study, we found that M tuberculosis infection induced USP25 expression in human and mouse macrophages. In particular, USP25 expression is elevated in multiple cell types, especially monocytes, in patients with tuberculosis. Additionally, USP25 deficiency in macrophages and mice resulted in compromised immunity against M tuberculosis infection, accompanied by reduced expressions of various proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Mechanistically, USP25 in macrophages promoted the activation of the ERK signaling pathway through deubiquitination and stabilization of B-Raf and C-Raf. These findings collectively suggest the critical roles of USP25 in M tuberculosis infection and its potential as a therapeutic target.
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