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Enhanced immunogenicity of CTL antigens through mutation of the CD8 binding MHC class I invariant region

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Wooldridge, Linda, Lissina, Anna, Vernazza, Jonathan, Gostick, Emma, Laugel, Bruno, Hutchinson, Sarah L., Mirza, Fareed, Dunbar, P. Rod, Boulter, Jonathan M., Glick, Meir, Cerundolo, Vincenzo, Berg, Hugo van den, Price, David A. and Sewell, Andrew K. (2007) Enhanced immunogenicity of CTL antigens through mutation of the CD8 binding MHC class I invariant region. European Journal of Immunology, Vol.37 (No.5). pp. 1323-1333. doi:10.1002/eji.200636765 ISSN 0014-2980.

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Abstract

CD8(+) cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) are key determinants of immunity to intracellular pathogens and neoplastic cells. Recognition of specific antigens in the form of peptide-MHC class I complexes (pMHCI) presented on the target cell surface is mediated by T cell receptor (TCR) engagement. The CD8 coreceptor binds to invariant domains of pMHCI and facilitates antigen recognition. Here, we investigate the biological effects of a Q115E substitution in the a2 domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A*0201 that enhances CD8 binding by, -50% without altering TCR/pMHCI interactions. Soluble and cell surface-expressed forms of Q115E HLA-A*0201 exhibit enhanced recognition by CTL without loss of specificity. These CD8-enhanced antigens induce greater CD3 chain phosphorylation in cognate CTL leading to substantial increases in cytokine production, proliferation and priming of naive T cells. This effect provides a fundamental new mechanism with which to. enhance cellular immunity to specific T cell antigens.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR180 Immunology
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Mathematics
Journal or Publication Title: European Journal of Immunology
Publisher: Wiley - V C H Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
ISSN: 0014-2980
Official Date: May 2007
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May 2007Published
Volume: Vol.37
Number: No.5
Number of Pages: 11
Page Range: pp. 1323-1333
DOI: 10.1002/eji.200636765
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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