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Structural Similarities on Hymenoptera Allergenic Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV (DPPIVs). Overall comparison also including a new DPPIV sequence from Vespa velutina.

ABSTRACT: (1)Background: Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV (DPPIVs), present in many organisms, are minor components in the venoms of Hymenoptera, where they have been shown as cross-reactive allergenic molecules. Since the structure of homologous DPPIVs is well characterized, we explain which regions have higher similarity among these proteins and present a comparison including a new Vespa velutina DPPIV sequence. Moreover, two cases of sensitization to DPPIV in wasps- and honeybees-sensitized patients are presented. (2) Methods: Proteomic analyses have been performed on the venom of the Asian Hornet V.velutina, in order to demonstrate the sequence of its DPPIV (putative allergen Vesp v 3). Comparison by alignments and analysis of the three-dimensional structure allow to show a region with higher similarity among Hymenoptera DPPIVs. Besides, ImmunoCAP™ determinations (including specific inhibition experiments), as well as IgE-immunoblotting, demonstrate the presence of Api m 5 and Ves v 3. (3) Results and conclusions: The data presented explain that the similarities among Hymenoptera DPPIVs are most probably localized at the C-terminal region of these enzymes. The clinical cases analyzed demonstrate the presence of this minor component in the preparations used in venom immunotherapy. Moreover, a new DPPIV sequence is published (Accession Number P0DRB8).

INSTRUMENT(S): TripleTOF 6600

ORGANISM(S): Vespa Velutina Velutina

TISSUE(S): Venom Gland

SUBMITTER: Susana Bravo

LAB HEAD: Susana Belen Bravo Lopez

PROVIDER: PXD046030 | Pride | 2024-01-26

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Structural Similarities, in Relation with the Cross-Reactivity, of Hymenoptera Allergenic Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV-An Overall Comparison Including a New Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Sequence from <i>Vespa velutina</i>.

Monsalve Rafael I RI Lombardero Manuel M Christensen Lars H LH Núñez-Acevedo Beatriz B González-de-Olano David D Sobrino-García Miriam M Castillo-Loja Rosita M RM Bravo Susana B SB Alonso-Sampedro Manuela M Vidal Carmen C

Toxins 20231114 11

(1) Background: Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV (DPPIVs), present in many organisms, are minor components in the venoms of Hymenoptera, where they have been identified as cross-reactive allergenic molecules. Considering that the structure of homologous DPPIVs is well characterized, we aimed to explain which regions have higher similarity among these proteins and present a comparison among them, including a new <i>Vespa velutina</i> DPPIV sequence. Moreover, two cases of sensitization to DPPIVs in wasp- ...[more]

PMID: 37999519

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Structural Similarities on Hymenoptera Allergenic Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV (DPPIVs). Overall comparison also including a new DPPIV sequence from Vespa velutina.

Publications

Structural Similarities, in Relation with the Cross-Reactivity, of Hymenoptera Allergenic Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV-An Overall Comparison Including a New Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Sequence from <i>Vespa velutina</i>.

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