| Structural highlights
Disease
[CLC4K_HUMAN] Defects in CD207 are the cause of Birbeck granule deficiency (BIRGD) [MIM:613393]. It is a condition characterized by the absence of Birbeck granules in epidermal Langerhans cells. Despite the lack of Birbeck granules Langerhans cells are present in normal numbers and have normal morphologic characteristics and antigen-presenting capacity.[1] [2]
Function
[CLC4K_HUMAN] Calcium-dependent lectin displaying mannose-binding specificity. Induces the formation of Birbeck granules (BGs); is a potent regulator of membrane superimposition and zippering. Binds to sulfated as well as mannosylated glycans, keratan sulfate (KS) and beta-glucans. Facilitates uptake of antigens and is involved in the routing and/or processing of antigen for presentation to T cells. Major receptor on primary Langerhans cells for Candida species, Saccharomyces species, and Malassezia furfur. Protects against human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection. Binds to high-mannose structures present on the envelope glycoprotein which is followed by subsequent targeting of the virus to the Birbeck granules leading to its rapid degradation.[3] [4] [5] [6]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
At the surface of dendritic cells, C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) allow the recognition of carbohydrate-based PAMPS or DAMPS (pathogen- or danger-associated molecular patterns, respectively) and promote immune response regulation. However, some CLRs are hijacked by viral and bacterial pathogens. Thus, the design of ligands able to target specifically one CLR, to either modulate an immune response or to inhibit a given infection mechanism, has great potential value in therapeutic design. A case study is the selective blocking of DC-SIGN, involved notably in HIV trans-infection of T lymphocytes, without interfering with langerin-mediated HIV clearance. This is a challenging task due to their overlapping carbohydrate specificity. Toward the rational design of DC-SIGN selective ligands, we performed a comparative affinity study between DC-SIGN and langerin with natural ligands. We found that GlcNAc is recognized by both CLRs; however, selective sulfation are shown to increase the selectivity in favor of langerin. With the combination of site-directed mutagenesis and X-ray structural analysis of the langerin/GlcNS6S complex, we highlighted that 6-sulfation of the carbohydrate ligand induced langerin specificity. Additionally, the K313 residue from langerin was identified as a critical feature of its binding site. Using a rational and a differential approach in the study of CLR binding sites, we designed, synthesized, and characterized a new glycomimetic, which is highly specific for DC-SIGN vs langerin. STD NMR, SPR, and ITC characterizations show that compound 7 conserved the overall binding mode of the natural disaccharide while possessing an improved affinity and a strict specificity for DC-SIGN.
Rational-Differential Design of Highly Specific Glycomimetic Ligands: Targeting DC-SIGN and Excluding Langerin Recognition.,Porkolab V, Chabrol E, Varga N, Ordanini S, Sutkeviciu Te I, Thepaut M, Garcia-Jimenez MJ, Girard E, Nieto PM, Bernardi A, Fieschi F ACS Chem Biol. 2018 Jan 8. doi: 10.1021/acschembio.7b00958. PMID:29272097[7]
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References
- ↑ Verdijk P, Dijkman R, Plasmeijer EI, Mulder AA, Zoutman WH, Mieke Mommaas A, Tensen CP. A lack of Birbeck granules in Langerhans cells is associated with a naturally occurring point mutation in the human Langerin gene. J Invest Dermatol. 2005 Apr;124(4):714-7. PMID:15816828 doi:10.1111/j.0022-202X.2005.23645.x
- ↑ Ward EM, Stambach NS, Drickamer K, Taylor ME. Polymorphisms in human langerin affect stability and sugar binding activity. J Biol Chem. 2006 Jun 2;281(22):15450-6. Epub 2006 Mar 27. PMID:16567809 doi:10.1074/jbc.M511502200
- ↑ Valladeau J, Ravel O, Dezutter-Dambuyant C, Moore K, Kleijmeer M, Liu Y, Duvert-Frances V, Vincent C, Schmitt D, Davoust J, Caux C, Lebecque S, Saeland S. Langerin, a novel C-type lectin specific to Langerhans cells, is an endocytic receptor that induces the formation of Birbeck granules. Immunity. 2000 Jan;12(1):71-81. PMID:10661407
- ↑ de Witte L, Nabatov A, Pion M, Fluitsma D, de Jong MA, de Gruijl T, Piguet V, van Kooyk Y, Geijtenbeek TB. Langerin is a natural barrier to HIV-1 transmission by Langerhans cells. Nat Med. 2007 Mar;13(3):367-71. Epub 2007 Mar 4. PMID:17334373 doi:10.1038/nm1541
- ↑ Tateno H, Ohnishi K, Yabe R, Hayatsu N, Sato T, Takeya M, Narimatsu H, Hirabayashi J. Dual specificity of Langerin to sulfated and mannosylated glycans via a single C-type carbohydrate recognition domain. J Biol Chem. 2010 Feb 26;285(9):6390-400. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M109.041863. Epub 2009, Dec 21. PMID:20026605 doi:10.1074/jbc.M109.041863
- ↑ de Jong MA, Vriend LE, Theelen B, Taylor ME, Fluitsma D, Boekhout T, Geijtenbeek TB. C-type lectin Langerin is a beta-glucan receptor on human Langerhans cells that recognizes opportunistic and pathogenic fungi. Mol Immunol. 2010 Mar;47(6):1216-25. doi: 10.1016/j.molimm.2009.12.016. Epub 2010, Jan 25. PMID:20097424 doi:10.1016/j.molimm.2009.12.016
- ↑ Porkolab V, Chabrol E, Varga N, Ordanini S, Sutkeviciu Te I, Thepaut M, Garcia-Jimenez MJ, Girard E, Nieto PM, Bernardi A, Fieschi F. Rational-Differential Design of Highly Specific Glycomimetic Ligands: Targeting DC-SIGN and Excluding Langerin Recognition. ACS Chem Biol. 2018 Jan 8. doi: 10.1021/acschembio.7b00958. PMID:29272097 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acschembio.7b00958
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