Abstract
Background: CD8+ T-cells play a central role in type 1 diabetes (T1D) by recognizing insulin peptides displayed by MHC. Results: A novel flexible MHC binding mode accommodates extra C-terminal peptide residues. Conclusion: Unusual peptide-MHC binding might explain weak TCR affinity of a natural T1D epitope. Significance: MHC peptide binding can be highly flexible around the F-binding pocket.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18924-18933 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 290 |
Issue number | 31 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 31 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology