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  • Immunology
  • Structural Biology
  • Protein Engineering

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  • The classical complement pathway initiates with complement component 1q (C1q) binding to antigen-bound immunoglobulin M (IgM).
  • Understanding the C1q-IgM binding mechanism is crucial for modulating complement activation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the binding mechanism and sites of C1q interaction with IgM.
  • To design and characterize single-chain protein mimetics of the C1q globular head and its variants.

Main Methods:

  • Rational protein engineering and yeast surface display were used to generate C1q variants with single point mutations.
  • Variants were expressed, purified, and tested for IgM interaction using competitive binding assays.
  • Complement activation assays were performed to evaluate the functional impact of C1q variants.

Main Results:

  • Expression levels and conformational differences were observed among C1q variants.
  • Four engineered variants demonstrated enhanced IgM binding compared to wild-type C1q.
  • These variants significantly inhibited classical complement pathway activation.

Conclusions:

  • Specific amino acids play a critical role in the IgM/C1q interaction.
  • Engineered C1q variants hold potential as modulators (inhibitors or activators) of the classical complement cascade.
  • This study provides insights into C1q structure-function relationships relevant to complement biology.