Abstract
The X-ray structure of the group 2 major allergen from Dermatophagoides farinae (Der f 2) was determined to 1.83 A resolution. The overall Der f 2 structure comprises a single domain of immunoglobulin fold with two anti-parallel beta-sheets. A large hydrophobic cavity is formed in the interior of Der f 2. Structural comparisons to distantly related proteins suggest a role in lipid binding. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) cross-reactivity between group 2 house dust mite major allergens can be explained by conserved surface areas representing IgE binding epitopes.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | F E B S Letters |
Vol/bind | 579 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1208-12 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0014-5793 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2005 |