Immunoglobulin domain; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain found in the Ig superfamily. The Ig superfamily is a heterogenous group of proteins, built on a common fold comprised of a sandwich of two beta sheets. Members of this group are components of immunoglobulin, neuroglia, cell surface glycoproteins, including T-cell receptors, CD2, CD4, CD8, and membrane glycoproteins, including butyrophilin and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan core protein. A predominant feature of most Ig domains is a disulfide bridge connecting the two beta-sheets with a tryptophan residue packed against the disulfide bond. Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. Typically, the V-set domains have A, B, E, and D strands in one sheet and A', G, F, C, C' and C" in the other. The structures in C1-set are smaller than those in the V-set; they have one beta sheet that is formed by strands A, B, E, and D and the other by strands G, F, C, and C'. Moreover, a C1-set Ig domain contains a short C' strand (three residues) and lacks A' and C" strand. Unlike other Ig domain sets, C2-set structures do not have a D strand. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand, but lack a C" strand.

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gi 1958756432 204 LRSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 283
Cdd:cd21016     1 LRSDPPKAHVTRHPRPEGDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQKDGEELTQDMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPLGKEQSYTC 80

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEGLSEPLTLRWG 299
Cdd:cd21016    81 HVYHEGLPEPLTLRWE 96

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of T10, T22, and similar proteins; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of the murine H-2T-encoded T10, T22, and similar proteins. T10 and T22 are highly related nonclassical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class Ib proteins that bind to certain gammadelta T cell receptors (TCRs) in the absence of other components. Classical MHC class I (class Ia) molecules participate in immune responses by presenting peptide antigens to cytolytic alpha beta T cells. Many nonclassical MHC class I (class Ib) molecules have distinct antigen-binding capabilities, suggesting that they have evolved for specific tasks that are distinct from those of MHC class Ia. Members of the IgC family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding, and the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions.

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gi 1958756432 204 LRSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 283
Cdd:cd21016     1 LRSDPPKAHVTRHPRPEGDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQKDGEELTQDMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPLGKEQSYTC 80

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEGLSEPLTLRWG 299
Cdd:cd21016    81 HVYHEGLPEPLTLRWE 96

Immunoglobulin C-Type;

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gi 1958756432  223 VTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPL---GKEQKYTCLVEHEGLSEP 293
Cdd:smart00407   2 ATLVCLVSGFYPPDITVTWLRNGQEVTEGVSTTDPLKNSDGTYFLSSYLTVPAstwESGDVYTCQVTHEGLKEP 75

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of T10, T22, and similar proteins; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of the murine H-2T-encoded T10, T22, and similar proteins. T10 and T22 are highly related nonclassical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class Ib proteins that bind to certain gammadelta T cell receptors (TCRs) in the absence of other components. Classical MHC class I (class Ia) molecules participate in immune responses by presenting peptide antigens to cytolytic alpha beta T cells. Many nonclassical MHC class I (class Ib) molecules have distinct antigen-binding capabilities, suggesting that they have evolved for specific tasks that are distinct from those of MHC class Ia. Members of the IgC family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding, and the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions.

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gi 1958756432 204 LRSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 283
Cdd:cd21016     1 LRSDPPKAHVTRHPRPEGDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQKDGEELTQDMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPLGKEQSYTC 80

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEGLSEPLTLRWG 299
Cdd:cd21016    81 HVYHEGLPEPLTLRWE 96

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of Qa-1 and similar proteins; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of Qa-1 and similar proteins. Qa-1 presents hydrophobic peptides including Qdm derived from the leader sequence of classical MHC I molecules for immune surveillance by NK cells. Qa-1 bound peptides derived from the TCR Vbeta8.2 of activated T cells also activates CD8+ regulatory T cells to control autoimmunity and maintain self-tolerance. Four allotypes of Qa-1 (Qa-1a-d) are expressed that are highly conserved in sequence but have several variations that could affect peptide binding to Qa-1 or TCR recognition. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 205 RSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCL 284
Cdd:cd21013     1 RSDPPKAHVTHHPRSEGYVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEELTQDMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCH 80

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gi 1958756432 285 VEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21013    81 VEHEGLPEPLTLRW 94

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of Qa-1b; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The non-classical mouse MHC class I (MHC-I) molecule Qa-1b is a non-polymorphic MHC molecule with an important function in innate immunity. It binds and presents signal peptides of classical MHC-I molecules at the cell surface and, as such, act as an indirect sensor for the normal expression of MHC-I molecules. This signal peptide dominantly accommodated in the groove of Qa-1b is called Qdm, for Qa-1 determinant modifier, and its amino acid sequence AMAPRTLLL is highly conserved among mammalian species. The Qdm/Qa-1b complex serves as a ligand for the germ-line encoded heterodimeric CD94/NKG2A receptors expressed on natural killer (NK) cells and activated CD8+ T cells and transduces inhibitory signals to these lymphocytes. Thus, upon binding, Qa-1b signals NK cells not to engage in cell lysis. The molecular basis of Qa-1b function is unclear.

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gi 1958756432 205 RSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCL 284
Cdd:cd21820     2 RSDPPKAHVTHHPRSEDEVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEELTQDMELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPLGKEQYYTCH 81

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gi 1958756432 285 VEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21820    82 VYHEGLPEPLTLRW 95

Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of H2-Dd; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of H2-Dd. Mouse MHC is composed of 11 subclasses. It includes the classical MHC class I (MHC-Ia) that comprises H-2D, H-2K and H-2L subclasses, the non-classical MHC class I (MHCIb) that comprises H-2Q, H-2M and H-2T subclasses, the classical MHC class II (MHC-IIa) that includes H-2A(I-A) and H-2E(I-E) subclasses, and the non-classical MHC class II (MHC-IIb) comprises H-2M and H-2O. H-2K, H-2D, and H-2L are 80 to 90% homologous at the amino acid level yet appear to be involved in different recognition reactions and are differentially expressed on lymphoid cells. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 204 LRSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 283
Cdd:cd21020     1 LRTDPPKAHVTHHRRPEGDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEELTQEMELVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 80

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21020    81 HVEHEGLPEPLTLRW 95

Class I Histocompatibility antigen, domains alpha 1 and 2;

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gi 1958756432  33 GSHSLRYFSTVMSWPGLREPRIIVSGYIDNMEFLRLDSDAETPRVKPLVPWLEQEGLEYLEQQIHRIRTQAQQSERNLMT 112
Cdd:pfam00129   1 GSHSLRYFYTAVSRPGLGEPRFIAVGYVDDTQFVRFDSDAANPRMEPRAPWIEQEGPEYWERETQIAKGNEQIFRENLRT 80

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gi 1958756432 113 LVRFYNKSMDDFHTLQWQQGCDVGSDGRLLHWYDQLAFDGIDHPTLNKDLRFWTAwTSTVAQISQ------PELE---AR 183
Cdd:pfam00129  81 LLGYYNQSEGGSHTLQWMYGCDVGPDGRLLRGYEQFAYDGKDYIALNEDLRSWTA-ADPAAQITKrkweaaGEAErqrAY 159

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gi 1958756432 184 LKDNCSELLQKYPEKEKERL 203
Cdd:pfam00129 160 LEGECVEWLRRYLENGKETL 179

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of Qa-2; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of QA-2. Qa-2 is a nonclassical MHC Ib antigen, which has been implicated in both innate and adaptive immune responses, as well as embryonic development. Qa-2 has an unusual peptide binding specificity in that it requires two dominant C-terminal anchor residues and is capable of associating with a substantially more diverse array of peptide sequences than other nonclassical MHC. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 206 SDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCLV 285
Cdd:cd21014     2 TDPPKAHVTHHPRSYGAVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEELTQDMELVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQNYTCHV 81

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gi 1958756432 286 EHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21014    82 NHEGLPEPLTLRW 94

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) F; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen alpha chain F (HLA-F). HLA-F, encoded by the HLA-F gene in humans, belongs to the non-classical HLA class I heavy chain paralogs. This class I molecule mainly exists as a heterodimer associated with the invariant light chain beta-2-microglobulin. HLA-F molecules can interact with both activating and inhibitory receptors on immune cells, such as NK cells, and can present a diverse panel of peptides. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 205 RSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCL 284
Cdd:cd21023     2 RADPPKAHVAHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQRDGEEQTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPPGEEQRYTCH 81

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gi 1958756432 285 VEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21023    82 VQHEGLPQPLILRW 95

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) E; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) E. HLA-E is the first human class Ib major histocompatibility complex molecule to be crystallized. Like other MHC class I molecules, HLA-E is a heterodimer consisting of an a heavy chain and light chain beta-2-microglobulin. HLA-E is highly conserved and almost nonpolymorphic, and has recently been shown to be the first specialized ligand for natural killer cell receptors. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 204 LRSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 283
Cdd:cd21024     1 LHLEPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTC 80

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21024    81 HVQHEGLPEPVTLRW 95

Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) A; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) A. The classical class I molecules (HLA-A, -B, and -C) are responsible for the presentation of endogenous antigen to CD8+ T cells. The receptor is a heterodimer, and is composed of a heavy alpha chain and smaller beta chain. The alpha chain is encoded by a variant HLA-A gene, and the beta chain (beta-2-microglobulin) is an invariant beta-2-microglobulin molecule. The beta-2-microglobulin protein is coded for by a separate region of the human genome. HLA-A2 is associated with spontaneous abortions, HIV, and Hodgkin lymphoma. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 205 RSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCL 284
Cdd:cd21027     2 RTDAPKTHMTHHAVSDHEATLRCWALSFYPAEITLTWQRDGEDQTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGQEQRYTCH 81

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gi 1958756432 285 VEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21027    82 VQHEGLPKPLTLRW 95

Immunoglobulin domain of Zn-alpha2-glycoprotein (ZAG); member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin domain of Zn-alpha2-glycoprotein (ZAG). ZAG is a soluble protein that is present in serum and other body fluids. ZAG stimulates lipid degradation in adipocytes and causes the extensive fat losses associated with some advanced cancers. The 2.8 angstrom crystal structure of ZAG resembles a class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) heavy chain, but ZAG does not bind the class I light chain beta-2-microglobulin. The ZAG structure includes a large groove analogous to class I MHC peptide binding grooves. Instead of a peptide, the ZAG groove contains a nonpeptidic compound that may be implicated in lipid catabolism under normal or pathological conditions. IgC_MHC_I_alpha3; Immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I alpha chain. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 205 RSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEdlIQEME-FVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 283
Cdd:cd21010     1 RQDPPSVSVTSHVAPGKNRTLKCLAYDFYPRGISLHWTRAGK--VQESEsGGDVLPSGNGTYQSWVVVEVPPQDRAPYSC 78

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21010    79 HVEHSSLAQPLTVPW 93

Immunoglobulin Constant-1 (C1)-set domain; The members here are composed of C1-set domains, classical Ig-like domains resembling the antibody constant domain. Members of the IgC1 family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding, while the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions. The structures in C1-set are smaller than those in the V-set; they have one beta sheet that is formed by strands A, B, E, and D and the other strands by G, F, C, and C'.

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gi 1958756432 217 PRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQK---YTCLVEHEGLSEP 293
Cdd:cd00098    11 EKGGGKVTLVCLVSGFYPKDITVTWLKNGVPLTSGVSTSSPVEPNDGTYSVTSSLTVPPSDWDEgatYTCVVTHESLKSP 90

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gi 1958756432 294 LTLRW 298
Cdd:cd00098    91 LSKTW 95

Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of MIC-A and MIC-B; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of MIC-A and MIC-B. MIC-A and MIC-B are homologs that serve as stress-inducible antigens on epithelial and epithelially derived cells. Both serve as ligands for the widely expressed activating immunoreceptor NKG2D, a C-type lectin-like activating immunoreceptor. MIC-B is very similar in structure to MIC-A and likely interacts with NKG2D in an analogous manner. The interdomain flexibility observed in the MIC-A structures, a feature unique to MIC proteins among MHC class I proteins and homologs, is also displayed by MIC-B, with an interdomain relationship intermediate between the two examples of MIC-A structures. Mapping sequence variations onto the structures of MIC-A and MIC-B reveals patterns completely distinct from those displayed by classical MHC class I proteins, with a number of substitutions falling on positions likely to affect interactions with NKG2D, but with other positions lying distant from the NKG2D binding sites or buried within the core of the proteins. Members of the IgC family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding and the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions.

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gi 1958756432 205 RSDPPRAHVTRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQE-MEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 283
Cdd:cd21017     1 RTVPPMVNVTRSEASEGNITVTCRASGFYPWNITLSWRQDGVSLSHDtQQWGDVLPDGNGTYQTWVATRICQGEEQRFTC 80

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEG 289
Cdd:cd21017    81 YMEHSG 86

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DM; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DM. Human HLA-DM plays a critical role in antigen presentation to CD4 T cells by catalyzing the exchange of peptides bound to MHC class II molecules. Type 1 diabetes is correlated with DM activation and it is also implicated in viral infections such as herpes simplex virus, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, other autoimmune diseases, and leukemia. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 1958756432 208 PPRAHV----TRHPRpeSDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGeDLI--QEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKY 281
Cdd:cd21002     3 PPSVRVapttPFNTR--EPVMLACHVWGFYPADVTITWLKNG-DPVapHSSAPKTAQPNGDWTYQTQVTLAVTPSPGDTY 79

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gi 1958756432 282 TCLVEHEGLSEPLTLRWG 299
Cdd:cd21002    80 TCSVQHASLPEPLLEDWT 97

Immunoglobulin C1-set domain;

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gi 1958756432 223 VTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKwaSVVVPLGKEQ-----KYTCLVEHEGL 290
Cdd:pfam07654  15 NTLTCLVTGFYPPDITVTWLKNGQEVTEGVKTTPPSPNSDWTYQL--SSYLTVTPSDwesgdEYTCRVEHEGL 85

CH3 domain (third constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin heavy alpha, gamma, and delta chains, and CH4 domain (fourth constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin heavy alpha, epsilon, and mu chains; member of the C1-set of I; The members here are composed of the third and fourth immunoglobulin constant domain (IgC) of alpha, delta, gamma and alpha, epsilon, and mu heavy chains, respectively. This domain is found on the Fc fragment. The basic structure of Ig molecules is a tetramer of two light chains and two heavy chains linked by disulfide bonds. There are two types of light chains: kappa and lambda; each is composed of a constant domain and a variable domain. There are five types of heavy chains: alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu, all consisting of a variable domain (VH) with three (alpha, delta and gamma) or four (epsilon and mu) constant domains (CH1 to CH4). Ig molecules are modular proteins, in which the variable and constant domains have clear, conserved sequence patterns.

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gi 1958756432 208 PPRAHVTRhprpESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLiQEMEFVETRPA--GDGTF----------QKWASvvvpl 275
Cdd:cd05768     8 PPEEELSL----NETVTLTCLVKGFYPEDIFVSWLQNGEPL-PSADYKTTAPVpeSDGSFfvysklnvstADWNS----- 77

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gi 1958756432 276 GKEqkYTCLVEHEGLSEPLTLR 297
Cdd:cd05768    78 GDV--FSCVVGHEALPLQFTQK 97

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) alpha chain immunoglobulin domain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II alpha chain. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are also expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 1958756432 207 DPPRAHV-TRHP----RPEsdvTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGE---DLIQEMEFVetrPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKE 278
Cdd:cd05767     1 VPPEVTVfPKSPvelgEPN---TLICFVDNFFPPVINVTWLRNGQpvtDGVSETVFL---PREDHSFRKFSYLPFTPSEG 74

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gi 1958756432 279 QKYTCLVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd05767    75 DIYDCRVEHWGLEEPLLKHW 94

Signal-regulatory protein (SIRP) immunoglobulin-like domain 3; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in Signal-Regulatory Protein (SIRP), domain 3 (C1 repeat 2). The SIRPs belong to the "paired receptors" class of membrane proteins that comprise several genes coding for proteins with similar extracellular regions but very different transmembrane/cytoplasmic regions with different (activating or inhibitory) signaling potentials. They are commonly on NK cells, but are also on many myeloid cells. Their extracellular region contains three Immunoglobulin superfamily domains a single V-set and two C1-set IgSF domains. Their cytoplasmic tails that contain either ITIMs or transmembrane regions that have positively charged residues that allow an association with adaptor proteins, such as DAP12/KARAP, containing ITAMs. There are 3 distinct SIRP members: alpha, beta, and gamma. SIRP alpha (also known as CD172a or SRC homology 2 domain-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase substrate 1/Shps-1) is a membrane receptor that interacts with a ligand CD47 expressed on many cells and gives an inhibitory signal through immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motifs in the cytoplasmic region that interact with phosphatases SHP-1 and SHP-2. SIRP beta has a short cytoplasmic region and associates with a transmembrane adapter protein DAP12 containing immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs to give an activating signal. SIRP gamma contains a very short cytoplasmic region lacking obvious signaling motifs but also binds CD47, but with much less affinity.

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gi 1958756432 208 PPRAHVTRHP-RPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRpAGDGTF--QKWASVVVPLGKEQ-KYTC 283
Cdd:cd16085     2 PPTLEVTQQPtMVWNQVNVTCQVEKFYPQRLQLTWLENGNVSRTETPSTLTV-NKDGTYnwTSWLLVNVSAHREDvVLTC 80

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gi 1958756432 284 LVEHEG 289
Cdd:cd16085    81 QVEHDG 86

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-E; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-E. Three genetically distinct isotypes of class II MHC molecules are found in humans (HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, and HLA-DP), and two in mice (I-E and I-A). I-A and I-E molecules have the same basic features insofar as peptide loading and presentation, although each interacts with distinctly different sets of peptides. They also differ in that there is a relatively high incidence of deletion of the I-E gene in both inbred strains of mice as well as wild mice and the lack of the reverse situation i.e. the deletion of I-A genes. A detailed structural understanding of the similarities and differences between I-A and the paralogous I-E could help illuminate the respective roles these molecules play in peptide presentation and T cell activation. Mouse I-Ag7 has a genetic susceptibility to autoimmune diabetes due to its small, uncharged amino acid residue at position 57 of their beta chain which results in the absence of a salt bridge between beta 57 and Arg alpha 76, which is adjacent to the P9 pocket of the peptide-binding groove. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 1958756432 225 LRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDliQEMEFVETRPA--GDGTFQKWASV-VVPLGKEQkYTCLVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd20998    25 LVCSVSDFYPGNIEVRWFRNGKE--EKTGIVSTGLVrnGDWTFQTLVMLeTVPQSGEV-YTCQVEHPSLTDPVTVEW 98

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DP; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DP. HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DP(W2) beta chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HLA-DPB1 gene. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. MHC class II molecules are encoded by three different loci, HLA-DR, -DQ, and -DP, which are about 70% similar to each other. HLA-DP is an alphabeta heterodimer cell-surface receptor. Each DP subunit (alpha-subunit, beta-subunit) is composed of a alpha-helical N-terminal domain, an IgG-like beta sheet, a membrane spanning domain, and a cytoplasmic domain. The alpha-helical domain forms the sides of the peptide binding groove. The beta sheet regions form the base of the binding groove and the bulk of the molecule as well as the inter-subunit (non-covalent) binding region. Individuals carrying the MHCII allele, HLA-DP2, are at risk for chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a debilitating inflammatory lung condition caused by the reaction of CD4 T cells to inhaled beryllium. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 1958756432 208 PPRAHV--TRHPRPESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDliQEMEFVETRPA--GDGTFQkwASVVVPLGKEQK--Y 281
Cdd:cd21003     3 QPKVNVspSKKGPLQHHNLLVCHVTDFYPGNIQVRWFLNGQE--ETAGVVSTNLIhnGDWTFQ--ILVMLEMTPQQGdvY 78

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gi 1958756432 282 TCLVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21003    79 TCQVEHPSLDSPVTVEW 95

CD80-like C2-set immunoglobulin domain; These domains belong to the immunoglobulin superfamily.

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gi 1958756432 219 PESDVTLRCWALGFYPAdITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRPAGdGTF---QKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCLVEHEGLSEP 293
Cdd:pfam08205  13 EGPEVVATCSSAGGKPA-PRITWYLDGKPLEAAETSSEQDPES-GLVtvtSELKLVPSRSDHGQSLTCQVSYGALRGS 88

Class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) homolog m144; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) homolog m144 class I alpha chain. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 1958756432 220 ESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLN---GEDLIQ-EMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCLVehEGLSEPLT 295
Cdd:cd21028    16 EGGMRLRCFARDYYPADLEIRWWKDdggGGALPQtSKQHHDPLPSGNGLYQKHIDVYVDGGLEHVYSCRV--KGIATGLE 93

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gi 1958756432 296 L---RW 298
Cdd:cd21028    94 LqivRW 99

Immunoglobulin light chain Constant domain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) light chain constant (C) domain. The basic structure of Ig molecules is a tetramer of two light chains and two heavy chains linked by disulfide bonds. In Ig, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more constant domains (IgC); these names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. There are five types of heavy chains (alpha, gamma, delta, epsilon, and mu), which determine the type of immunoglobulin: IgA, IgG, IgD, IgE, and IgM, respectively. In higher vertebrates, there are two types of light chain, designated kappa and lambda, which seem to be functionally identical, and can associate with any of the heavy chains.

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gi 1958756432 223 VTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEdLIQEMefVETRPA---GDGTFQkwASVVVPLGKEQ-----KYTCLVEHEGLSEPL 294
Cdd:cd07699    19 ATLVCLINKFYPGFATVTWKVDGS-TVSSG--VTTSKTeqqSDNTYS--MSSYLTLSSSDwnkhkVYTCEVTHEGLSSTI 93

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gi 1958756432 295 T 295
Cdd:cd07699    94 T 94

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DQ and I-A; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of human histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DQ and mouse I-A. Three genetically distinct isotypes of class II MHC molecules are found in humans (HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, and HLA-DP), and two in mice (I-E and I-A). I-A and I-E have the same basic features insofar as peptide loading and presentation, they differ in that each interacts with distinctly different sets of peptides, and in the incidence of deletion of their genes. A structural understanding of the similarities and differences between I-A and I-E may help with understanding their roles in peptide presentation and T cell activation. Mouse I-Ag7 has a genetic susceptibility to autoimmune diabetes due to its small, uncharged amino acid residue at position 57 of their beta chain which results in the absence of a salt bridge between beta 57 and Arg alpha 76, which is adjacent to the P9 pocket of the peptide-binding groove. Human HLA-DR, -DQ, and -DP are about 70% similar to each other. HLA-DQ (DQ) is a cell surface receptor protein found on antigen presenting cells. It is an alphabeta heterodimer of type MHC class II. The alpha and beta chains are encoded by two loci, HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1, that are adjacent to each other on chromosome band 6p21.3. A person often produces two alpha-chain and two beta chain variants and thus 4 isoforms of DQ. HLA-DQ is involved in the autoimmune diseases celiac disease and diabetes mellitus type. DQ is one of several antigens involved in rejection of organ transplants. DQ2 is encoded by the HLA-DQB1*02 allele group. DQ6 is encoded by the HLA-DQB1*06 allele group. DQ2 beta-chains combine with alpha-chains, encoded by genetically linked HLA-DQA1 alleles, to form the cis-haplotype isoforms. These isoforms, nicknamed DQ2.2 and DQ2.5, are also encoded by the DQA1*0201 and DQA1*0501 genes, respectively. DQ6 beta-chains combine with alpha-chains, encoded by genetically linked HLA-DQA1 alleles, to form the cis-haplotype isoforms. For DQ6, however, cis-isoform pairing only occurs with DQ1 alpha-chains. There are many haplotypes of DQ6. Susceptibility to Leptospirosis infection was found associated with undifferentiated DQ6. DQ8 is determined by the antibody recognition of beta8 and this generally detects the gene product of DQB1*0302. DQ8 is commonly linked to autoimmune disease in the human population. DQ8 is the second most predominant isoform linked to celiac disease and the DQ most linked to Type 1 diabetes. DQ8 increases the risk for rheumatoid arthritis and is linked to the primary risk locus for RA, HLA-DR4. DR4 also plays an important role in Type 1 diabetes. DQ8 is a split antigen of the DQ3 broad antigen. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune response. They are expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice, and induced in nonprofessional APCs, such as keratinocyctes; they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes; these peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC, and bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 1958756432 225 LRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEdliQEMEFVETRPA---GDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCLVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21001    22 LVCSVTDFYPGQIKVRWFRNDQ---EETAGVVSTPLirnGDWTFQILVMLEMTPQRGDVYTCHVEHPSLQSPITVEW 95

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) alpha chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-A; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II alpha chain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-A. Three genetically distinct isotypes of class II MHC molecules are found in humans (HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, and HLA-DP), and two in mice (I-E and I-A). I-A and I-E molecules have the same basic features insofar as peptide loading and presentation, although each interacts with distinctly different sets of peptides. They also differ in that there is a relatively high incidence of deletion of the I-E a gene in both inbred strains of mice as well as wild mice and the lack of the reverse situation i.e. the deletion of I-A genes. A detailed structural understanding of the similarities and differences between I-A and the paralogous I-E could help illuminate the respective roles these molecules play in peptide presentation and T cell activation. Mouse I-Ag7 has a genetic susceptibility to autoimmune diabetes due to its small, uncharged amino acid residue at position 57 of their beta chain which results in the absence of a salt bridge between beta 57 and Arg alpha 76, which is adjacent to the P9 pocket of the peptide-binding groove. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 1958756432 224 TLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGE---DLIQEMEFVETRpagDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTCLVEHEGLSEPLTLRW 298
Cdd:cd21006    20 TLICFVDNIFPPVINITWLRNSKsvtDGVYETSFLVNR---DHSFHKLSYLTFIPSDDDIYDCKVEHWGLEEPVLKHW 94

CH1 domain (first constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin heavy epsilon and gamma chain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the first immunoglobulin constant-1 set domain of epsilon and gamma chains. It belongs to a family composed of the first immunoglobulin constant-1 set domain of alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu heavy chains. This domain is found on the Fab antigen-binding fragment. The basic structure of Ig molecules is a tetramer of two light chains and two heavy chains linked by disulfide bonds. There are two types of light chains: kappa and lambda; each is composed of a constant domain and a variable domain. There are five types of heavy chains: alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu, all consisting of a variable domain (VH) with three (alpha, delta and gamma) or four (epsilon and mu) constant domains (CH1 to CH4). Ig molecules are modular proteins, in which the variable and constant domains have clear, conserved sequence patterns. This group belongs to the C1-set of IgSF domains, which are classical Ig-like domains resembling the antibody constant domain. C1-set domains are found almost exclusively in molecules involved in the immune system, such as in immunoglobulin light and heavy chains, in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and II complex molecules, and in various T-cell receptors.

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gi 1958756432 219 PESDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWqlNGEDLIQEmefVETRPA---GDGTFQKWASVVVPLGK--EQKYTCLVEH 287
Cdd:cd21817    15 NGSSVTLGCLVTGYFPEPVTVTW--NSGSLTSG---VKTFPAvlqSSGLYTTSSQVTVPSSSwgSQTFTCNVEH 83

CH1 domain (first constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin heavy mu chain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the first immunoglobulin constant-1 set domain of mu chains. It belongs to a family composed of the first immunoglobulin constant-1 set domain of alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu heavy chains. This domain is found on the Fab antigen-binding fragment. The basic structure of Ig molecules is a tetramer of two light chains and two heavy chains linked by disulfide bonds. There are two types of light chains: kappa and lambda; each is composed of a constant domain and a variable domain. There are five types of heavy chains: alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu, all consisting of a variable domain (VH) with three (alpha, delta and gamma) or four (epsilon and mu) constant domains (CH1 to CH4). Ig molecules are modular proteins, in which the variable and constant domains have clear, conserved sequence patterns. This group belongs to the C1-set of IgSF domains, which are classical Ig-like domains resembling the antibody constant domain. C1-set domains are found almost exclusively in molecules involved in the immune system, such as in immunoglobulin light and heavy chains, in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and II complex molecules, and in various T-cell receptors.

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gi 1958756432 223 VTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLIQEmefVETRPA--GDGTFQKWASVVVPLG---KEQKYTCLVEHEG 289
Cdd:cd21819    18 VTVGCLATDFLPDSITFSWTDDNNSLTTG---VKTYPSvlTGGTYTASSQLQVPESewkSKENFYCKVEHPG 86

Immunoglobulin domain; Members of the immunoglobulin superfamily are found in hundreds of proteins of different functions. Examples include antibodies, the giant muscle kinase titin and receptor tyrosine kinases. Immunoglobulin-like domains may be involved in protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions.

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gi 1958756432 218 RPESDVTLRCWALGFYPAdITLTWQLNGEDLIQEMEFVETRpagDGTFQkwASV-VVPLGKEQ--KYTCLVEHEGLSEPL 294
Cdd:pfam00047   9 LEGDSATLTCSASTGSPG-PDVTWSKEGGTLIESLKVKHDN---GRTTQ--SSLlISNVTKEDagTYTCVVNNPGGSATL 82

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gi 1958756432 295 T 295
Cdd:pfam00047  83 S 83