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    • Human interleukin-2 (IL-2) is vital for T cell regulation but has limited efficacy due to toxicity.
    • Current therapies focus on receptor binding site modifications, overlooking IL-2's internal dynamics.
    • Understanding IL-2's dynamics is key to developing safer, more effective immunotherapies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the dynamics of wild-type IL-2 and engineered superkines (S1, S15).
    • To explore the role of allosteric networks and conformational exchange in IL-2 function.
    • To identify novel strategies for designing IL-2-based immunotherapies with improved selectivity.

    Main Methods:

    • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to analyze IL-2 dynamics.
    • Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to model conformational changes.
    • Rational design of mutations to probe allosteric networks.

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences in core dynamic pathways and exchange rates were observed between wild-type IL-2 and superkines.
    • Superkines exhibit distinct allosteric networks and excited-state conformations.
    • A L56A mutation in S1 partially restored wild-type dynamics and function.
    • IL-2 core dynamics are critical for receptor binding and signaling.

    Conclusions:

    • IL-2's internal dynamics and allosteric networks significantly influence its function.
    • Modulating these dynamics offers a new avenue for engineering IL-2 immunotherapies.
    • This approach can lead to improved immune cell selectivity and reduced toxicity.