Crystal structure of human triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 (TREM-1) at 1.47 A.
J Mol Biol
; 342(4): 1237-48, 2004 Sep 24.
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| ID: mdl-15351648
ABSTRACT
The triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells (TREM) family of single extracellular immunoglobulin receptors includes both activating and inhibitory isoforms whose ligands are unknown. TREM-1 activation amplifies the Toll-like receptor initiated responses to invading pathogens allowing the secretion of pro-inflammatory chemokines and cytokines. Hence, TREM-1 amplifies the inflammation induced by both bacteria and fungi, and thus represents a potential therapeutic target. We report the crystal structure of the human TREM-1 extracellular domain at 1.47 A resolution. The overall fold places it within the V-type immunoglobulin domain family and reveals close homology with Ig domains from antibodies, T-cell receptors and other activating receptors, such as NKp44. With the additional use of analytical ultracentrifugation and 1H NMR spectroscopy of both human and mouse TREM-1, we have conclusively demonstrated the monomeric state of this extracellular ectodomain in solution and, presumably, of the TREM family in general.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Glicoproteínas de Membrana
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Receptores Imunológicos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article