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<ref>{{Information, N. C. for B.; Pike, U. S. N. L. of M. R.; BethesdaMD; 20894USA. 3GMQ: Structure of mouse CD1d expressed in SF9 cells, no ligand added [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Structure/pdb/3GMQ] (accessed Dec 5, 2020).}}</ref> | <ref>{{Information, N. C. for B.; Pike, U. S. N. L. of M. R.; BethesdaMD; 20894USA. 3GMQ: Structure of mouse CD1d expressed in SF9 cells, no ligand added [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Structure/pdb/3GMQ] (accessed Dec 5, 2020).}}</ref> | ||
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Structure of mouse CD1d expressed in SF9 cells, no ligand added
CD1 (Cluster of Differentiation 1) is a family of glycoproteins involved in the presentation of antigens on the surface of specific cells to NKT cells. Amongst these CD1-presenting cells can be counted splenic dendritic cells, marginal zone B cells and CD4+CD8+ thymocytes. This family is made of two main groups: group 1 is composed of CD1a, b and c proteins and group 2 is composed of CD1d proteins.
Thus, the structure and function of such proteins in mice are akin to those of humans. Mice doesn’t express group 1 CD1 molecules. Instead, they have two kinds of CD1d molecules. Therefore, they have been widely used to characterize the functions of CD1d and CD1d-dependent NKT cells in many diseases.
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Function
Role in the immune system
3GMQ protein is a molecule of the immune system. It is involved in presenting a lipidic antigen to NKT cells. Indeed, these proteins are located on the surface of the plasma membrane of APC. When the recognition between the CD1d bound to its lipidic ligand and the TCR of a NKT cell occurs, the lymphocyte turns out to be activated. Thus, the production of cytotoxic molecules such as Th1, Th2, interleukin-4 and INF-gamma is triggered by this activation.
Ligands presented by CD1d
The ligands of CD1d protein are very specific. Only a narrow set of molecules can bind its recognition site. Amongst those molecules are aplhaGalCer, alpha glucuronyl ceramide acid, alpha galacturonyl ceramide acid, IGb3 and HS44.
Structure
CD1d protein is made of 2 chains:
- - an alpha chain (T-cell surface glycoprotein CD1d1) of 287 amino acids
- - a beta-2-microglobulin chain of 99 amino acids.
- - an alpha chain (T-cell surface glycoprotein CD1d1) of 287 amino acids
Additionally, there are two oligosaccharides bound to the alpha chain via N-glycosylations and three types of small molecules bound to that protein. The overall structure of CD1d protein is akin to class I MHC’s molecules. Notwithstanding, the cleft where the ligand can bind its protein is different between MHC molecules and CD1d molecules. Indeed, the hydrophobic cleft of CD1d has a narrow opening.
Impact of ligand-binding
Conformational variation
NTK cells are a subset of T cells (which play a central role in immune response) that are activated by CD1d-glycolipid complexes. α-GalCer is a potent NKT cell agonist when presented by CD1d. The stability of the CD1d-glycolipid complexes has an impact on the cytokine release (cell signaling). Conformational variation that would stabilize the F’-pocket (primary site of interaction with the T cell receptor, NKT TCR) might increase CD1d affinity for the NKT TCR.
CD1d affinity
Applications
Immunotherapeutic tool
NKT cells marker
CD1 molecules can also be used as NKT cell markers. Indeed, a CD1 molecule can be engineered to become fluorescent by binding a fluorescent-potent molecule to it. When the engineered complex interacts with a NKT cell, the fluorescent signal is emitted and therefore the NKT cells can be spotted.
See Also
References
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