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Enhanced immunogenicity of CTL antigens through mutation of the CD8 binding MHC class I invariant region.
European journal of immunology - 1 May 2007
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, van den Berg Hugo A, Price David A, Sewell Andrew K
Abstract excerpt
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...
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