851857-30-2Relevant articles and documents
Probing molecular interactions within class II MHC Aq/ glycopeptide/T-cell receptor complexes associated with collagen-induced arthritis
Andersson, Ida E.,Dzhambazov, Balik,Holmdahl, Rikard,Linusson, Anna,Kihlberg, Jan
, p. 5627 - 5643 (2007)
T cells obtained in a mouse model for rheumatoid arthritis are activated by a glycopeptide fragment from rat type II collagen (CII) bound to the class II major histocompatibility complex Aq molecule. We report a comparative model of Aq in complex with the glycopeptide CII260-267. This model was used in a structure-based design approach where the amide bond between Ala261 and Gly262 in the glycopeptide was selected for replacement with ψ[COCH2], ψ[CH2NH 2+], and ψ[(E)-CH=CH] isosteres. Ala-Gly isostere building blocks were then synthesized and introduced in CII260-267 and CII259-273 glycopeptides. The modified glycopeptides were evaluated for binding to the Aq molecule, and the results were interpreted in view of the AVglycopeptide model. Moreover, recognition by a panel of T-cell hybridomas revealed high sensitivity for the backbone modifications. These studies contribute to the understanding of the interactions in the ternary A q/glycopeptide/T-cell receptor complexes that activate T cells in autoimmune arthritis and suggest possibilities for new vaccination approaches.
9-BBN as a convenient protecting group in functionalisation of hydroxylysine
Syed, Baquer M.,Gustafsson, Tomas,Kihlberg, Jan
, p. 5571 - 5575 (2007/10/03)
9-BBN was used for regioselective protection of the α-amino and α-carboxyl groups of (5R)-5-hydroxy-L-lysine. The resulting 9-BBN complex was then employed in transformations such as N-Cbz protection, azido transfer, O-glycosylation, and O-silylation. Further manipulations led to improved methods for preparation of hydroxylysine and galactosylated hydroxylysine building blocks, suitable for direct use in peptide synthesis under standard Fmoc conditions.