Mutagenesis and expression of the E3-19k lumenal domain of adenovirus type 2.
CD8+ T cells recognize viral or tumor antigens of 8-10 residues derived from cytosolic proteins that are bound to the class I molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). To escape this immune surveillance, adenovirus expresses a protein, E3-19k, that specifically down-regulates the cell surface expression of class I MHC molecules on infected cells. To most effectively manipulate the T-cell response to virus-infected cells, it is essential to understand the mechanism by which viruses, such as adenoviruses, down-regulate the class I MHC function. We have subcloned the lumenal domain of adenovirus E3-19k protein in order to characterize its interactions with the class I MHC molecules. Several point mutations have also been generated on the E3-19k lumenal domain with either the first 96 or 108 amino acids. Attempts to crystallize the complexes between E3-19k and class I MHC molecule had been initiated.
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D017503:Adenovirus E3 Proteins / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D015395:Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D017354:Point Mutation; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
D017503:Adenovirus E3 Proteins; D015395:Histocompatibility Antigens Class I