The integrin lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) is a critical component in the effective trafficking of leukocytes and in facilitating subsequent antigen-specific interaction. The physiologic importance of LFA-1 in host defense is demonstrated through deficiency of this molecule in an inherited disease, LAD-I. By contrast, sustained and deregulated activation of LFA-1 is implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Antagonists to LFA-1, including small-molecule compounds and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), have been developed as anti-inflammatory agents. LFA-1 transduces signals bi-directionally across the plasma membrane by global conformational changes. At least two classes of potent small-molecule LFA-1 inhibitors have been identified. One class of inhibitors stabilizes LFA-1 in the inactive conformation whereas the other induces the active conformation. The mode of action and impact on signal transmission of these inhibitors are of great interest not only for designing second-generation antagonists with improved therapeutic potency but also for better understanding of mechanism of integrin activation. We will determine the mechanism of the small-molecule antagonists and define their effects on the signal transmission coupled to integrin conformation. Therapeutic mAbs to LFA-1, including efalizumab currently used for the treatment of psoriasis, bind non-selectively to the inactive and active conformers of LFA-1. As only the active form binds ligand, selective inhibition of the active LFA-1 would be sufficient to block its adhesive function and should exhibit advantages over non-selective agents as therapeutics in vivo. We will develop mAbs that preferentially bind and block the active LFA-1 by selecting human antibody libraries in vitro with the ligand-binding domain of LFA-1 locked in the high-affinity conformation. The active LFA-1-selective mAbs will be used for blocking ligand binding as well as probing the active LFA-1 on the cell surface in leukocyte migration and formation of immunological synapse.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01AI063421-03
Application #
7147443
Study Section
Hypersensitivity, Autoimmune, and Immune-mediated Diseases Study Section (HAI)
Program Officer
Ferguson, Stacy E
Project Start
2004-12-15
Project End
2009-11-30
Budget Start
2006-12-01
Budget End
2007-11-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$403,214
Indirect Cost
Name
Immune Disease Institute, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
059709394
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115
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