HLA-B7-restricted islet epitopes are differentially recognized in type 1 diabetic children and adults and form weak peptide-HLA complexes

Matthieu Scotto, Georgia Afonso, Thomas Østerbye, Etienne Larger, Sandrine Luce, Cécile Raverdy, Giulia Novelli, Graziella Bruno, Céline Gonfroy-Leymarie, Odile Launay, François A Lemonnier, Søren Buus, Jean-Claude Carel, Christian Boitard, Roberto Mallone

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    Abstract

    The cartography of β-cell epitopes targeted by CD8(+) T cells in type 1 diabetic (T1D) patients remains largely confined to the common HLA-A2 restriction. We aimed to identify β-cell epitopes restricted by the HLA-B7 (B*07:02) molecule, which is associated with mild T1D protection. Using DNA immunization on HLA-B7-transgenic mice and prediction algorithms, we identified GAD and preproinsulin candidate epitopes. Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) enzyme-linked immunospot assays on peripheral blood mononuclear cells showed that most candidates were recognized by new-onset T1D patients, but not by type 2 diabetic and healthy subjects. Some epitopes were highly immunodominant and specific to either T1D children (GAD(530-538); 44% T cell-positive patients) or adults (GAD(311-320); 38%). All epitopes displayed weak binding affinity and stability for HLA-B7 compared with HLA-A2-restricted ones, a general feature of HLA-B7. Single-cell PCR analysis on β-cell-specific (HLA-B7 tetramer-positive) T cells revealed uniform IFN-γ and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) mRNA expression, different from HLA-A2-restricted T cells. We conclude that HLA-B7-restricted islet epitopes display weak HLA-binding profiles, are different in T1D children and adults, and are recognized by IFN-γ(+)TGF-β(+)CD8(+) T cells. These features may explain the T1D-protective effect of HLA-B7. The novel epitopes identified should find valuable applications for immune staging of HLA-B7(+) individuals.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftDiabetes
    Vol/bind61
    Udgave nummer10
    Sider (fra-til)2546-2555
    Antal sider10
    ISSN0046-0192
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - okt. 2012

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