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Presentation of the Mls-1 superantigen by human HLA class II molecules to murine T cells.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8395548     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Superantigens (SAG) presented in the context of MHC class II proteins stimulate a strong proliferative response in T cells expressing particular TCR V beta genes. Although this T-cell recognition is not MHC restricted, a strong hierarchy is observed in the ability of various MHC class II molecules to present SAG. Mls-1, encoded by the Murine Mammary Tumor Virus (MMTV) Mtv-7 sag gene, is the prototype of endogenous SAG. In the present study, we have analyzed whether this retroviral gene product can be presented in the context of human HLA class II proteins to murine T cells. Positive results were obtained with the DR isotype and in in vitro, as well as in vivo T-cell stimulation assays. However, the various DR beta alleles, expressed in combination with an identical DR alpha chain, differed in their Mls-1 presenting capacity, indicating that the MHC class II beta-chain contains the primary contact site for Mls-1. Interestingly, the same pattern of TCR V beta restriction was seen in response to Mls-1 presented in the context of human and mouse class II, suggesting that the TCR V beta specificity is uniquely determined by the retroviral SAG. Furthermore, Mls-1 presented in the context of the DQw1 and DPw2 isotypes did not elicit a T-cell response. The results from this study form the basis for further analysis of the exact region in the class II beta-chain that interacts with Mls-1.
Authors:
M Subramanyam; B McLellan; N Labrecque; R P Sekaly; B T Huber
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)     Volume:  151     ISSN:  0022-1767     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Immunol.     Publication Date:  1993 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-09-28     Completed Date:  1993-09-28     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985117R     Medline TA:  J Immunol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2538-45     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alleles
Animals
Antibodies, Monoclonal / immunology
HLA-DR Antigens / genetics,  immunology
Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / immunology*
Lymphocyte Activation
Mammary Tumor Virus, Mouse / genetics,  immunology*
Mice
Mice, Inbred CBA
Minor Lymphocyte Stimulatory Antigens / immunology*
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta / analysis,  physiology
T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R0I AI-14910/AI/NIAID NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antibodies, Monoclonal; 0/HLA-DR Antigens; 0/Histocompatibility Antigens Class II; 0/Minor Lymphocyte Stimulatory Antigens; 0/Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta

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