Project description:In 2022, a global mpox outbreak occurred, and remains a concern today. The T cell memory response to MPXV infection has not been fully investigated. In this study, we evaluated this response in convalescent and MVA-BN vaccinated individuals using VACV-infected cells. Detailed phenotypic and scRNAseq analysis was focused on the immunodominant HLA-A*02:01-G5R18-26-specific CD8+ T cell response. T cells from convalescent individuals showed greater cytotoxicity, migratory potential to site of infection and TCR clonal expansion. Our study suggests a better functional profile of MPXV-specific memory T cells induced by natural infection, which may have an implication on the long-term protective responses to future infection.
Project description:Characterisation of peptide ligands of Major histocompatibility class (MHC) I isolated by immunoaffinity purification from the C1R (Class I reduced) B-lymphoblastoid cell line, transfected with the MHC class I allele HLA-A*01:01, or HLA-A*02:01, HLA-A*24:02. In addition, public mass spectrometry (MS) datasets of HLA-I and HLA-II immunopeptidome derived from patients’ samples, PBMC or cell lines, and shotgun proteomics from trypsin/elastase digestion were analysed.
Project description:HLA-C expresion varies widely across the different HLA-C alleles. MicroRNA binding can partly explain the differences in HLA-C allele expression however other contributing factors still remain undetermined. Here we use two common HLA-C alleles, HLA-C*05:01 and HLA-C*07:02, to explore differences in expression levels. Using functional, structural and peptide repertoire comparisons we demonstrate that HLA-C expression levels are not only modulated at the RNA level but also at the protein level. This dataset contains RAW data and database search results for HLA-C*05:01 and HLA-C*07:02 from the 721.221 cell line.
Project description:Analysis of peptide presentation by Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) class I of influenza B infected C1R cells expressing HLA-B*07:02, -B*08:01 or -B*35:01.
Project description:Investigation into the impact of the peptide repertoire of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) class I molecules HLA-A*24:02 and HLA-B*57:01 on interactions with the inhibitory Killer cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptor (KIR) KIR3DL1.
Project description:This study characterised the array of benzylpenicillin-modified ligands within the immunopeptidome of HLA-A*02:01. We further describe a novel target of penicillin within the immunopeptidome and proteome. Identification of penicillin-modified ligands within the immunopeptidome will allow future immunogenicity assays to aid in understanding how T cells can mediate penicillin-induced hypersensitivities.
Project description:This study characterised the array of benzylpenicillin-modified ligands within the immunopeptidome of HLA-A*02:01. We further describe a novel target of penicillin within the immunopeptidome and proteome. Identification of penicillin-modified ligands within the immunopeptidome will allow future immunogenicity assays to aid in understanding how T cells can mediate penicillin-induced hypersensitivities.
Project description:Few non-classical HLA-E restricted HIV-specific epitopes have been described, and even less is known about the functional profile of responding CD8 T cells (CD8s). This study evaluates the functional characteristics of CD8s targeting the Gag epitope (KAFSPEVIPMF or KF11) based on their restriction by either HLA-E (E-CD8s) or HLA-B57 (B57-CD8s). CD8s from 8 people with HIV (PWH) were cocultured with KF11 peptide presented by cell lines expressing HLA-B*57:01, HLA-E*01:01 or E*01:03. CD8s were analyzed through single-cell (sc) RNA and TCR sequencing. Additionally, supernatants were analyzed for soluble proteomics using a Luminex assay. B57-CD8s secreted higher levels of cytotoxic cytokines such as IFNγ, while E-CD8s produced more chemotactic cytokines, including RANTES, CXCL10 (IP-10), and IL27confirmed through scRNAseq. Despite distinct cytokine profiles, TCR clonotypes stimulated by KF11 were cross-restricted by HLA-B*57 and HLA-E*01/03. In vitro T cell reporter assays clearly demonstrated this cross-restriction. A TRAV5-containing metaclonotype cluster was seen in PWH with lower viral loads. These findings demonstrate that HIV-specific CD8s in PWH exhibit cross HLA-B*57 and HLA-E*01/03 restriction, resulting in functionally distinct immune responses that may contribute to HIV control.
Project description:Few non-classical HLA-E restricted HIV-specific epitopes have been described, and even less is known about the functional profile of responding CD8 T cells (CD8s). This study evaluates the functional characteristics of CD8s targeting the Gag epitope (KAFSPEVIPMF or KF11) based on their restriction by either HLA-E (E-CD8s) or HLA-B57 (B57-CD8s). CD8s from 8 people with HIV (PWH) were cocultured with KF11 peptide presented by cell lines expressing HLA-B*57:01, HLA-E*01:01 or E*01:03. CD8s were analyzed through single-cell (sc) RNA and TCR sequencing. Additionally, supernatants were analyzed for soluble proteomics using a Luminex assay. B57-CD8s secreted higher levels of cytotoxic cytokines such as IFNγ, while E-CD8s produced more chemotactic cytokines, including RANTES, CXCL10 (IP-10), and IL27confirmed through scRNAseq. Despite distinct cytokine profiles, TCR clonotypes stimulated by KF11 were cross-restricted by HLA-B*57 and HLA-E*01/03. In vitro T cell reporter assays clearly demonstrated this cross-restriction. A TRAV5-containing metaclonotype cluster was seen in PWH with lower viral loads. These findings demonstrate that HIV-specific CD8s in PWH exhibit cross HLA-B*57 and HLA-E*01/03 restriction, resulting in functionally distinct immune responses that may contribute to HIV control.