scholarly journals Delivery of CD8+ T-Cell Epitopes into Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Antigen Presentation Pathway by Bordetella pertussis Adenylate Cyclase: Delineation of Cell Invasive Structures and Permissive Insertion Sites

2000 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 247-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radim Osička ◽  
Adriana Osičková ◽  
Tümay Basar ◽  
Pierre Guermonprez ◽  
Marie Rojas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Adenylate Cyclase ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Bordetella Pertussis ◽  
Class I ◽  
T Cell Epitopes ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Presentation Pathway

ABSTRACT Bordetella pertussis adenylate cyclase (AC) toxin-hemolysin (ACT-Hly) can penetrate a variety of eukaryotic cells. Recombinant AC toxoids have therefore been recently used for delivery of CD8+ T-cell epitopes into antigen-presenting cells in vivo and for induction of protective antiviral, as well as therapeutic antitumor cytotoxic T-cell responses. We have explored the carrier potential of the ACT molecule by insertional mutagenesis scanning for new permissive sites, at which integration of two- to nine-residue-long peptides does not interfere with membrane interaction and translocation of ACT. A model CD8+ T-cell epitope of ovalbumin was incorporated at 10 of these permissive sites along the toxin molecule, and the capacity of ACT constructs to penetrate into cell cytosol and deliver the epitope into the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I antigen processing and presentation pathway was examined. While all six constructs bearing the epitope within the Hly portion of ACT failed to deliver the epitope to the MHC class I molecules, all four toxoids with inserts within different permissive sites in the AC domain efficiently delivered the epitope into this cytosolic pathway, giving rise to stimulation of a specific CD8+ T-cell hybridoma. The results suggest that, in contrast to the AC domain, the hemolysin moiety of ACT does not reach the cytosolic entry of the MHC class I pathway.

scholarly journals Bordetella pertussis Proteins Dominating the Major Histocompatibility Complex Class II-Presented Epitope Repertoire in Human Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cells

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 641-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel M. Stenger ◽  
Hugo D. Meiring ◽  
Betsy Kuipers ◽  
Martien Poelen ◽  
Jacqueline A. M. van Gaans-van den Brink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dendritic Cells ◽  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Bordetella Pertussis ◽  
Human Monocyte ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
T Cell Epitopes ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex

ABSTRACTKnowledge of naturally processedBordetella pertussis-specific T cell epitopes may help to increase our understanding of the basis of cell-mediated immune mechanisms to control this reemerging pathogen. Here, we elucidate for the first time the dominant major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II-presentedB. pertussisCD4+T cell epitopes, expressed on human monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDDC) after the processing of whole bacterial cells by use of a platform of immunoproteomics technology. Pertussis epitopes identified in the context of HLA-DR molecules were derived from two envelope proteins, i.e., putative periplasmic protein (PPP) and putative peptidoglycan-associated lipoprotein (PAL), and from two cytosolic proteins, i.e., 10-kDa chaperonin groES protein (groES) and adenylosuccinate synthetase (ASS). No epitopes were detectable from known virulence factors. CD4+T cell responsiveness in healthy adults against peptide pools representing epitope regions or full proteins confirmed the immunogenicity of PAL, PPP, groES, and ASS. Elevated lymphoproliferative activity to PPP, groES, and ASS in subjects within a year after the diagnosis of symptomatic pertussis suggested immunogenic exposure to these proteins during clinical infection. The PAL-, PPP-, groES-, and ASS-specific responses were associated with secretion of functional Th1 (tumor necrosis factor alpha [TNF-α] and gamma interferon [IFN-γ]) and Th2 (interleukin 5 [IL-5] and IL-13) cytokines. Relative paucity in the naturalB. pertussisepitope display of MDDC, not dominated by epitopes from known protective antigens, can interfere with the effectiveness of immune recognition ofB. pertussis. A more complete understanding of hallmarks inB. pertussis-specific immunity may advance the design of novel immunological assays and prevention strategies.

Myofiber Expression of Class I Major Histocompatibility Complex Accompanied by CD8+ T-cell-associated Myofiber Injury in a Case of Canine Polymyositis

2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 512-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Morita ◽  
A. Shimada ◽  
S. Yashiro ◽  
T. Takeuchi ◽  
Y. Hikasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Plasma Cells ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Cd8 T Cell ◽  
Class I ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex

A 7-year-old female Labrador Retriever dog showed extreme muscular weakness, muscle wasting, dysbasia, and mild dysphagia. An elevated value of creatine kinase (335 IU/liter) in the serum was detected. Electromyographic findings included increased insertional activity, fibrillation potentials, and bizarre high-frequency repetitive potentials. Histopathologic examination of skeletal muscles revealed myofiber necrosis and phagocytosis, regeneration of myofibers, and perivascular, perimysial, and endomysial infiltrations of lymphocytes, macrophages and plasma cells. Immunohistochemical evaluation demonstrated that infiltrative cells in the early stage of myositis were CD8+ T-cells and that an increased expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I was apparent on the surface of nonnecrotic muscle fibers. In contrast, many CD3+ cells (T cells) and HLA-DR-positive macrophages and B lymphocytes were found in the severely affected areas. These results suggest that both expression of MHC class I and CD8+ T-cell infiltration may play an important role in initiation of myositis. These histopathologic findings resemble those reported in naturally occurring polymyositis in humans.

scholarly journals Major histocompatibility complex class I presentation of peptides derived from soluble exogenous antigen by a subset of cells engaged in phagocytosis.

1995 ◽  
Vol 182 (3) ◽  
pp. 841-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Reis e Sousa ◽  
R N Germain
Keyword(s):  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Class I ◽  
Soluble Antigen ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Particle Uptake ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Exogenous Antigen ◽  
Mhc Class I Molecules

Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules generally present peptides derived from cytoplasmic proteins, but recent reports have suggested that macrophages (M phi) may be uniquely able to present exogenous antigens via these molecules, and that particle-associated antigens show a marked increase in the efficiency of such presentation. We confirm here that particle uptake by M phi permits exogenous ovaalbumin (OVA) to gain access to the endogenous class I processing pathway, an event that occurs rarely, if at all, in the absence of phagocytic stimuli. Presentation of soluble protein antigens by MHC class I molecules, however, is not limited to M phi, nor is direct coupling of antigen to the particle required. A variety of unconjugated particles promoted presentation of simultaneously offered soluble OVA to Kb-restricted T cells by both M phi and non-M phi antigen-presenting cells (APC), provided the latter could phagocytose the particles. Enhancement of presentation by phagocytic stimuli could not be explained by greater delivery of soluble antigen to endosomal compartments because such stimuli did not increase soluble tracer accumulation, nor did they improve presentation of OVA to an MHC class II-restricted T cell hybridoma. OVA presentation induced by cophagocytosis of particles and free antigen was nevertheless very inefficient in comparison to presentation of OVA peptide, and even modest responses required high concentrations of protein and particles. Furthermore, only a fraction of APC exposed to OVA and particles were lysed by anti-OVA cytotoxic T lymphocytes, despite virtually all cells showing OVA accumulation, particle uptake, and Kb expression. Titration experiments were most consistent with a model in which, by disrupting membrane integrity, phagocytic overload ("indigestion") allows escape of OVA into the cytosol of some APC, rather than with a model in which phagocytosis activates a novel antigen processing pathway that has evolved to permit class I loading of exogenous antigen. These data suggest caution in the development of vaccine strategies based on use of particle conjugates for elicitation of CD8+ T cell immunity, but, at the same time, may be relevant to understanding class I-restricted responses to some intracellular pathogens normally resident in membrane-bound vesicles.

scholarly journals The Recognition of the Nonclassical Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Class I Molecule, T10, by the γδ T Cell, G8

1997 ◽  
Vol 185 (7) ◽  
pp. 1223-1230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Crowley ◽  
Ziv Reich ◽  
Nasim Mavaddat ◽  
John D. Altman ◽  
Yueh-hsiu Chien
Keyword(s):  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Class I ◽  
Γδ T Cell ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Mhc Molecules ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Mhc Class I Molecule ◽  
T Cell Clone

Recent studies have shown that many nonclassical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) (class Ib) molecules have distinct antigen-binding capabilities, including the binding of nonpeptide moieties and the binding of peptides that are different from those bound to classical MHC molecules. Here, we show that one of the H-2T region–encoded molecules, T10, when produced in Escherichia coli, can be folded in vitro with β2-microglobulin (β2m) to form a stable heterodimer in the absence of peptide or nonpeptide moieties. This heterodimer can be recognized by specific antibodies and is stimulatory to the γδ T cell clone, G8. Circular dichroism analysis indicates that T10/β2m has structural features distinct from those of classical MHC class I molecules. These results suggest a new way for MHC-like molecules to adopt a peptide-free structure and to function in the immune system.

scholarly journals Dimerization of soluble major histocompatibility complex-peptide complexes is sufficient for activation of T cell hybridoma and induction of unresponsiveness.

1995 ◽  
Vol 182 (2) ◽  
pp. 439-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
J P Abastado ◽  
Y C Lone ◽  
A Casrouge ◽  
G Boulot ◽  
P Kourilsky
Keyword(s):  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Interleukin 2 ◽  
Surface Proteins ◽  
Class I ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Peptide Complexes ◽  
Mhc Class I Molecules

Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules are cell-surface proteins that present peptides to CD8+ T cells. These peptides are mostly derived from endogenously synthesized protein. Recombinant, soluble MHC class I molecules were produced, purified, and loaded homogeneously with synthetic peptide. These MHC-peptide complexes were used to activate a T cell hybridoma. While monomers of MHC-peptide bound to the T cell, they showed no stimulatory activity. Dimers fully triggered the T cell hybridoma to secrete interleukin 2. This response was followed by a state in which the T cell was refractory to restimulation as a result of defective signal transduction through the T cell receptor.

scholarly journals Human Cytomegalovirus-Encoded Immune Modulators Partner To Downregulate Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Molecules

2008 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 1359-1367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa M. Noriega ◽  
Domenico Tortorella
Keyword(s):  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Cell Surface ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Human Cytomegalovirus ◽  
Class I ◽  
Immune Recognition ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Presentation Pathway ◽  
In Cells

ABSTRACT Throughout the course of natural evolution with its host, the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) has developed a variety of strategies to avoid immune recognition and clearance. The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I antigen presentation pathway is a major target of the virus. HCMV encodes at least six gene products that modulate the processing of endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident MHC class I molecules. Here, we show that two virus-encoded proteins, US2 and US3, coordinate their functions toward the common goal of attenuating class I protein surface expression. In cells stably expressing both US2 and US3, class I molecules were almost completely downregulated from the cell surface. In addition, pulse-chase analysis revealed that the proteasome-dependent turnover of class I molecules occurs more rapidly in cells expressing both US2 and US3 than either US2 or US3 alone. The ability of US3 to retain class I molecules in the ER produces a target-rich environment for US2 to mediate the destruction of class I heavy chains. In fact, expression of US3 enhanced the association between US2 and class I molecules, thus encouraging their dislocation and degradation. This immune evasion strategy ensures that viral antigens are not presented on the cell surface during the early phase of HCMV infection, a critical time of replication and viral proliferation.

scholarly journals Delivery of a MalE CD4+-T-Cell Epitope into the Major Histocompatibility Complex Class II Antigen Presentation Pathway by Bordetella pertussis Adenylate Cyclase

2002 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 1002-1005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jir̆ina Loucká ◽  
Géraldine Schlecht ◽  
Jana Vodolánová ◽  
Claude Leclerc ◽  
Peter S̆ebo
Keyword(s):  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Adenylate Cyclase ◽  
Major Histocompatibility Complex Class ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
T Cell Response ◽  
Complex Class ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Presentation Pathway

ABSTRACT Recombinant adenylate cyclase toxoids are shown to deliver inserted foreign CD4+-T-cell epitopes into the major histocompatibility complex class II presentation pathway, inducing a specific CD4+-T-cell response in vivo and yielding in vitro stimulation of specific CD4+ T cells at a 100-times-higher molar efficiency than the free peptide containing the epitope.

scholarly journals Human Cytomegalovirus Protein pp71 Disrupts Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Cell Surface Expression

2006 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 951-963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Trgovcich ◽  
Colleen Cebulla ◽  
Pete Zimmerman ◽  
Daniel D. Sedmak
Keyword(s):  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Cell Surface ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Human Cytomegalovirus ◽  
Class I ◽  
Cell Surface Expression ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
Presentation Pathway

ABSTRACT The human cytomegalovirus tegument protein pp71 is the product of the UL82 gene. Roles for pp71 in stimulating gene transcription, increasing infectivity of viral DNA, and the degradation of retinoblastoma family proteins have been described. Here we report a novel function for pp71 in limiting accumulation of cell surface major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I complexes. MHC molecules were analyzed in glioblastoma cells exposed to a replication-defective adenovirus expressing UL82 (Adpp71) or after transient transfection of the UL82 gene. Accumulation of cell surface MHC class I levels diminished in a specific and dose-dependent manner after exposure to Adpp71 but not after exposure to an adenovirus expressing β-galactosidase (Adβgal). UL82 expression did not interfere with accumulation of either MHC class I heavy-chain transcript or protein, nor did UL82 expression correlate with markers of apoptosis. Rather, UL82 expression correlated with an increased proportion of MHC class I molecules exhibiting sensitivity to endoglycosidase H treatment. Finally, we show that, in cells infected with recombinant virus strain missing all of the unique short region MHC class I evasion genes, disruption of UL82 expression by short, interfering RNAs led to increased accumulation of cell surface MHC class I complexes. These findings support a novel role for HCMV pp71 in disruption of the MHC class I antigen presentation pathway.

scholarly journals Novel Role of CD8+ T Cells and Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Genes in the Generation of Protective CD4+ Th1 Responses during Retrovirus Infection in Mice

2002 ◽  
Vol 76 (16) ◽  
pp. 7942-7948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin E. Peterson ◽  
Ingunn Stromnes ◽  
Ron Messer ◽  
Kim Hasenkrug ◽  
Bruce Chesebro
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Major Histocompatibility Complex ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Mhc Class I ◽  
Mhc Class Ii ◽  
T Cell Responses ◽  
Class I ◽  
Major Histocompatibility ◽  
Cell Responses ◽  
Histocompatibility Complex

ABSTRACT CD4+ Th1 responses to virus infections are often necessary for the development and maintenance of virus-specific CD8+ T-cell responses. However, in the present study with Friend murine retrovirus (FV), the reverse was also found to be true. In the absence of a responder H-2b allele at major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II loci, a single H-2Db MHC class I allele was sufficient for the development of a CD4+ Th1 response to FV. This effect of H-2Db on CD4+ T-cell responses was dependent on CD8+ T cells, as demonstrated by depletion studies. A direct effect of CD8+ T-cell help in the development of CD4+ Th1 responses to FV was also shown in vaccine studies. Vaccination of nonresponder H-2a/a mice induced FV-specific responses of H-2Dd -restricted CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL). Adoptive transfer of vaccine-primed CD8+ T cells to naive H-2a/a mice prior to infection resulted in the generation of FV-specific CD4+ Th1 responses. This novel helper effect of CD8+ T cells could be an important mechanism in the development of CD4+ Th1 responses following vaccinations that induce CD8+ CTL responses. The ability of MHC class I genes to facilitate CD4+ Th1 development could also be considerable evolutionary advantage by allowing a wider variety of MHC genotypes to generate protective immune responses against intracellular pathogens.

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