Critical role of HLA-DRβ* binding peptides' peripheral flanking residues in fully-protective malaria vaccine development

César Reyes, Rocío Rojas-Luna, Jorge Aza-Conde, Luisa Tabares, Manuel A. Patarroyo, Manuel Elkin Patarroyo

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Abstract

A vaccine candidate component must fit perfectly into the antigen presenting HLA-DRβ* molecule's groove (or canonical nonapeptide) peptide binding region (PBR) during antigen presentation to the T-cell receptor (TCR), conforming a specific and stable macromolecular complex and induce an appropriate immune response. Antigen's peripheral flanking residues (PFR, positions (p) -p2 and p10) must thus establish strong interactions with the HLA-DRβ* - TCR complex. These amino acids (aa) have specific physico-chemical characteristics enabling differentiation between non-protective but antibody-inducer (NPAI), short-lived protection inducer (SLPI) and long-lasting protection inducer (LLPI) peptides when used as an antimalarial vaccine component. Their identification (through 1H-NMR and Aotus monkey immunization) and proper modification contributes to a logical and rational methodology for long-lasting and protective immunological memory.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)339-345
Number of pages7
JournalBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Volume489
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 29 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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