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A Role for the Region Encompassing the c'' Strand of a TCR V Domain in T Cell Activation Events¹

Center for Immunology and Cancer Immunobiology Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75235

The distinct strand topology of TCR V domains results in a flatter surface in the region encompassing the c'' strand than the corresponding region in Ig V domains. In the current study a possible role for this region in T cell activation has been investigated by inserting a potential glycosylation site at V residue 82. This residue is in proximity to the c'' strand and distal to the putative interaction site for cognate peptide:MHC ligand. An additional N-linked carbohydrate at this position would create a protrusion on the V domain surface, and this may interfere with TCR aggregation and/or recruitment of signaling molecules. The modified TCR has been expressed in transfected T cells, and the phenotype following stimulation has been compared with that of cells expressing the wild-type TCR. The mutation has significant effects on activation-induced cell death and TCR internalization, but, unexpectedly, does not affect IL-2 secretion. Furthermore, analyses with tetrameric, peptide:MHC class II complexes suggest that the mutation decreases the ability of the TCR to aggregate into a configuration compatible with avid binding by these multivalent ligands.

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