2EYS

A structural basis for selection and cross-species reactivity of the semi-invariant NKT cell receptor in CD1d/glycolipid recognition


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.21 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.278 
  • R-Value Work: 0.211 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.214 

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Literature

A structural basis for selection and cross-species reactivity of the semi-invariant NKT cell receptor in CD1d/glycolipid recognition

Kjer-Nielsen, L.Borg, N.A.Pellicci, D.G.Beddoe, T.Kostenko, L.Clements, C.S.Williamson, N.A.Smyth, M.J.Besra, G.S.Reid, H.H.Bharadwaj, M.Godfrey, D.I.Rossjohn, J.McCluskey, J.

(2006) J Exp Med 203: 661-673

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20051777
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    2EYR, 2EYS, 2EYT

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Little is known regarding the basis for selection of the semi-invariant alphabeta T cell receptor (TCR) expressed by natural killer T (NKT) cells or how this mediates recognition of CD1d-glycolipid complexes. We have determined the structures of two human NKT TCRs that differ in their CDR3beta composition and length. Both TCRs contain a conserved, positively charged pocket at the ligand interface that is lined by residues from the invariant TCR alpha- and semi-invariant beta-chains. The cavity is centrally located and ideally suited to interact with the exposed glycosyl head group of glycolipid antigens. Sequences common to mouse and human invariant NKT TCRs reveal a contiguous conserved "hot spot" that provides a basis for the reactivity of NKT cells across species. Structural and functional data suggest that the CDR3beta loop provides a plasticity mechanism that accommodates recognition of a variety of glycolipid antigens presented by CD1d. We propose a model of NKT TCR-CD1d-glycolipid interaction in which the invariant CDR3alpha loop is predicted to play a major role in determining the inherent bias toward CD1d. The findings define a structural basis for the selection of the semi-invariant alphabeta TCR and the unique antigen specificity of NKT cells.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
NKT15210Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
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UniProt GroupP01848
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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
NKT15243Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.21 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.278 
  • R-Value Work: 0.211 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.214 
  • Space Group: C 2 2 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 59.835α = 90
b = 131.034β = 90
c = 116.852γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
REFMACrefinement

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2006-03-21
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-05-01
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.3: 2023-10-25
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations, Refinement description