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MHC Class I

MHC Class I. *. Ends are closed, and 2 -3 pockets at each end. Important Points. Closed ends of class I cleft limit peptide size Anchor residues of peptide fit into class I pockets Peptides bulge or kink Peptide binding motifs predict T cell epitopes

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MHC Class I

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  1. MHC Class I *

  2. Ends are closed, and 2 -3 pockets at each end

  3. Important Points • Closed ends of class I cleft limit peptide size • Anchor residues of peptide fit into class I pockets • Peptides bulge or kink • Peptide binding motifs predict T cell epitopes • MHC polymorphisms located in peptide binding cleft Changes what peptides can bind class I • Change in anchor residue of peptide changes its ability to bind class I

  4. MHC Class I Expression • Wide-spread - Almost all nucleated cells • Exceptions include sperm • Not on human RBC - Used by Malaria • Cytokines increase class I gene transcription including interferons, tumor necrosis factor-a and lymphotoxin • Numerous pathogens produce molecules that decrease class I expression by various mechanisms

  5. MHC Class II *

  6. Ends open Fewer pockets

  7. b NH2 end COOH end a Most diversity in CDR3 regions - central location

  8. CD4 & CD8 do not affect TCR binding to MHC molecules

  9. Bind outside of cleft Little contact with CDR3

  10. Consequences of MHC polymorphism • Polymorphic residues located in cleft • Change number & size of pockets • Change shape of walls & floor of cleft • Changes what peptides can bind • Changes T cell repertoire • Increases probability some individuals will be resistant to a pathogen • Decreases possibility pathogen will wipe out a species

  11. Altered Self Theory

  12. GENERAL CONCEPTS • Ability of MHC molecules to bind a given peptide is determined by the shape of the peptide binding cleft and the pockets • Each MHC molecule binds one peptide at a time • But, one MHC molecule can bind 100’s - 1000’s of different peptides • Each molecule is not occupied by the same peptide • Antigen-presenting cells express all MHC class I & class II molecules • Hence, one presenting cell can potentially stimulate 1000’s of different T cell clones

  13. MHC CLASS I MHC CLASS II Polygenic Polygenic Heterodimer Heterodimer A Polymorphic & Constant Chains Two Polymorphic Chains No Equivalent Chains Pair in Trans No Equivalent Preferential Chain Association Ubiquitous Expression Limited Expression Regulated by Cytokines Regulated by Cytokines CD8+ T Cell Restriction CD4+ T Cell Restriction Binds CD8 Binds CD4 Transplantation Antigens Ir Gene Products Peptide Binding Groove Closed Peptide Binding Groove Open Limits Size of Peptides Longer Peptides Bind Anchor Residues Fit into Pockets Anchor Residues Fit into Pockets Multiple Pockets Few Pockets Accurate Prediction of Motifs Prediction Difficult

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