A new unconventional HLA-A2-restricted epitope from HBV core protein elicits antiviral cytotoxic T lymphocytes
Protein & Cell
;
(12): 317-327, 2014.
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) play a key role in the control of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and viral clearance. However, most of identified CTL epitopes are derived from HBV of genotypes A and D, and few have been defined in virus of genotypes B and C which are more prevalent in Asia. As HBV core protein (HBc) is the most conservative and immunogenic component, in this study we used an overlapping 9-mer peptide pool covering HBc to screen and identify specific CTL epitopes. An unconventional HLA-A2-restricted epitope HBc141-149 was discovered and structurally characterized by crystallization analysis. The immunogenicity and anti-HBV activity were further determined in HBV and HLA-A2 transgenic mice. Finally, we show that mutations in HBc141-149 epitope are associated with viral parameters and disease progression in HBV infected patients. Our data therefore provide insights into the structure characteristics of this unconventional epitope binding to MHC-I molecules, as well as epitope specific CTL activity that orchestrate T cell response and immune evasion in HBV infected patients.
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Asunto principal:
Unión Proteica
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Sitios de Unión
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Ratones Transgénicos
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Linfocitos T Citotóxicos
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Antígeno HLA-A2
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Química
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Virus de la Hepatitis B
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Secuencia de Aminoácidos
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Estructura Terciaria de Proteína
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Alergia e Inmunología
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Animales
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Protein & Cell
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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