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A targeted single mutation in influenza A virus universal epitope transforms immunogenicity and protective immunity via CD4+ T cell activation.
Cell reports - 25 Jun 2024
Hulin-Curtis Sarah, Geary James K, MacLachlan Bruce J, Altmann Danny M, Baillon Laury, Cole David K, Greenshields-Watson Alex, Hesketh Sophie J, Humphreys Ian R, Jones Ian M, Lauder Sarah N, Mason Georgina H, Smart Kathryn, Scourfield D Oliver, Scott Jake, Sukhova Ksenia, Stanton Richard J, Wall Aaron, Rizkallah Pierre J, Barclay Wendy S, Gallimore Awen, Godkin Andrew
Abstract excerpt
CD4+ T cells are central to adaptive immunity. Their role in cross-protection in viral infections such as influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is well documented; however, molecular rules governing T cell receptor (TCR) engagement of peptide-human leukocyte antigen (pHLA) class II are less understood. Here, we exploit an aspect of HLA class II presentation, the peptide-flanking residues (PFRs),...
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