Here we report that a steroidal lactone withaferin A (WFA) can inhibit T-cell motility, which is crucial for adaptive immune responses as well as autoimmune reactions. Tandem mass spectrometry identified WFA-interactome in human T-cells that were stimulated to migrate via cross-linking of the lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) integrin with the ligand intercellular adhesion receptor 1 (ICAM-1). Data revealed significant enrichment of the zeta-chain-associated protein kinase 70 (ZAP70) and cytoskeletal actin protein interaction networks. Phospho-peptide mapping and kinome analysis substantiated kinase signaling downstream of ZAP70 and cytoskeletal kinase pathways as key WFA targets, which was further confirmed by in silico analysis and molecular assays. The WFA-ZAP70 complex was disrupted by a redox agent dithiothreitol, suggesting a covalent binding interface. Moreover, WFA ablated the phosphorylation of the myosin light chain, further constraining T-cell motility. These studies identify a mechanism whereby WFA can impact T-cell motility. WFA can therefore be exploited to pharmacologically controlling host immune responses and preventing autoimmune-mediated pathologies.
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