In this study, we present an allosteric mechanism for T cell receptor (TCR) triggering upon binding a peptide-MHC complex (pMHC), in which a conformational change in the TCR upon pMHC binding controls the mobility of the CD3 proteins. We found that the TCRβ FG loop serves as a gatekeeper, preventing accidental triggering, while the connecting peptide acts as a hinge for essential conformational changes in the TCR. Atomistic simulations and cell-based experiments with genetically modified connecting peptides demonstrate that rigidified hinge residues result in excessive CD3 dynamics and hypersensitivity to pMHC binding. Our model thus provides a clear connection between extracellular TCR-pMHC binding and changes in CD3 dynamic that propagate from outside to inside the cell.
In this study, we present an allosteric mechanism for T cell receptor (TCR) triggering upon binding a peptide-MHC complex (pMHC), in which a conformational change in the TCR upon pMHC binding controls the mobility of the CD3 proteins. We found that the TCRβ FG loop serves as a gatekeeper, preventing accidental triggering, while the connecting peptide acts as a hinge for essential conformational changes in the TCR. Atomistic simulations and cell-based experiments with genetically modified connecting peptides demonstrate that rigidified hinge residues result in excessive CD3 dynamics and hypersensitivity to pMHC binding. Our model thus provides a clear connection between extracellular TCR-pMHC binding and changes in CD3 dynamic that propagate from outside to inside the cell.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) of Nasopharynx accounts for 8% of all the tumours affecting the region. It creates a dilemma for the clinician as well as the pathologist. Maltoma (MALT) of Nasopharynx is a low grade lymphoma which is generally slow growing in nature. Biopsy and immunohistochemistry is vital in diagnosis of this disease. However it is capable of causing cranial nerve palsy by local invasion. A high degree of suspicion is needed for the clinician to accurately diagnose this rare condition
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