During the last grant cycle, we have characterized a kinetic intermediate in the binding of antigenic peptides to MHC class II molecules. These intermediate complexes are characterized by low affinity and fast association and disassociation rates; they represent peptide-receptive forms, and require a conformational change to occur before converting to stable complexes. The intermediate complexes can be mimicked by variant of flu HA 306-318 peptide (changes to P1-binding residues) and by an HLA-DR1 molecule mutated in the P1 pocket. During the next cycle, we propose to study the biology of these short-lived intermediate complexes, addressing three aims: 1. Characterization of in vitro T cell responses to short-lived complexes, expected to be anergy induction. 2. Identify APCs responsible for anergy induction 3a. Compare peptide repertoires of DO-/-, DM-/- and WT thymic stromal cells 3b. Generate mice expressing a DR1 mutant (DRbG86Y) that participates in short-lived complexes and study thymocyte selection.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01GM053549-09
Application #
7148092
Study Section
Allergy and Immunology Study Section (ALY)
Program Officer
Wehrle, Janna P
Project Start
1998-05-01
Project End
2008-11-30
Budget Start
2006-12-01
Budget End
2008-11-30
Support Year
9
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$310,056
Indirect Cost
Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Pediatrics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
001910777
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218
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