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Murine major histocompatibility complex class-I mutants: molecular analysis and structure-function implications.

S G Nathenson, J Geliebter, G M Pfaffenbach

    Annual Review of Immunology
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    Genetic recombination between class-I genes generates diversity in histocompatibility molecules. This process, occurring during germ cell development, shapes the evolution of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC).

    Area of Science:

    • Immunogenetics
    • Molecular Biology
    • Evolutionary Biology

    Background:

    • Class-I histocompatibility molecules are crucial for immune recognition and self/non-self discrimination.
    • Understanding the generation of diversity in these molecules is key to comprehending immune system function and evolution.
    • Class-I mutants provide a valuable model for studying structure-function relationships and genetic variation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the mechanisms generating diversity in class-I histocompatibility genes, specifically focusing on Kb mutants.
    • To elucidate the role of genetic recombination in the evolution of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC).
    • To correlate structural alterations in Kb molecules with changes in their biological function, particularly alloreactivity.

    Main Methods:

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    • Analysis of nucleic acid sequences from eight Kb mutants.
    • Utilizing synthetic oligonucleotide probes to identify donor genes involved in recombination.
    • Genealogical analysis of mutants to determine the timing of genetic interaction events.

    Main Results:

    • Clustered genetic changes in Kb mutants suggest recombination between class-I genes.
    • Donor genes from K, D, and Qa regions were identified as sources for genetic transfer to Kb.
    • Genetic transfer ranged from 5 to 95 nucleotides, and recombination events likely occurred during germ cell mitosis.
    • Alterations in specific amino acid regions (alpha 1 and alpha 2 domains) significantly impact Kb molecule function and recognition.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetic recombination is a major driver of diversification and evolution within the MHC.
    • Specific amino acid changes in recognition regions of Kb molecules profoundly affect alloreactivity and H-2 associative recognition.
    • Studies on various mutant types, including in vitro variants, refine our understanding of structure-function relationships.