Structural highlights
6puj is a 8 chain structure with sequence from Human. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
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Ligands: | , , , |
Gene: | MR1 (HUMAN), TRA@ (HUMAN), B2M, CDABP0092, HDCMA22P (HUMAN) |
Resources: | FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT |
Function
[HMR1_HUMAN] Has antigen presentation function. Involved in the development and expansion of a small population of T-cells expressing an invariant T-cell receptor alpha chain called mucosal-associated invariant T-cells (MAIT). MAIT cells are preferentially located in the gut lamina propria and therefore may be involved in monitoring commensal flora or serve as a distress signal. Expression and MAIT cell recognition seem to be ligand-dependent.[1]
References
- ↑ Miley MJ, Truscott SM, Yu YY, Gilfillan S, Fremont DH, Hansen TH, Lybarger L. Biochemical features of the MHC-related protein 1 consistent with an immunological function. J Immunol. 2003 Jun 15;170(12):6090-8. PMID:12794138