Abstract

T lymphocytes recognize a variety of foreign antigens through the cell-surface glycoproteins known as T cell receptors (TCRs). Recognition of peptide antigens presented by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules is mediated by diverse (xp heterodimers of the TCR. The Voc and Vp domains of TCRs form the recognition surface for MHC/peptide complexes. In order to facilitate NMR studies of the V(xNp heterodimer, the Voc and Vp domains were expressed as a single polypeptide in E. coli. The solution structure of a single-chain T cell receptor (scTCR) derived from the MHC class II-restricted DIO TCR was determined using NMR spectroscopy. The scTCR is a 27.8 kD protein comprising 255 amino acids. The structure was determined using heteronuclear, multi-dimensional NMR spectroscopy using protein enriched in """"""""N, """"""""C and 2 H isotopes. The conformations of complementarity determining regions (CDRs) 3P and I a and surface properties of 2a are different from related class I-restricted TCRs. A conserved orientation for TCR Vadomains in complexes with both class I and II MHC/peptide ligands is inferred, implying that small structural variations in V(X confer MHC class preference. High mobility of CDR3 residues relative to other CDR or framework residues (picosecond timescale) provides insight into immune recognition and selection mechanisms. I

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
2P41RR000995-24
Application #
6118666
Study Section
Project Start
1999-05-15
Project End
2000-04-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
24
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02139

  Publications

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