Abstract
Background: TCR recognition of bipartite ligands composed of self (MHC) and non-self (peptide) maintains T-cell specificity. Results: Mutation of residues in the cognate peptide override TCR mutations that enhance MHC binding. Conclusion: TCR-pMHC binding affinity requires specific TCR-peptide interactions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 628-638 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- immunology
- major histocompatibility complex (MHC)
- protein-protein interactions
- receptor structure-function
- t-cell biology
- t-cell receptor