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Conformational plasticity of RAS Q61 family of neoepitopes results in distinct features for targeted recognition.
- Source :
- Nature Communications; 12/11/2023, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-19, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The conformational landscapes of peptide/human leucocyte antigen (pHLA) protein complexes encompassing tumor neoantigens provide a rationale for target selection towards autologous T cell, vaccine, and antibody-based therapeutic modalities. Here, using complementary biophysical and computational methods, we characterize recurrent RAS<subscript>55-64</subscript> Q61 neoepitopes presented by the common HLA-A*01:01 allotype. We integrate sparse NMR restraints with Rosetta docking to determine the solution structure of NRAS<superscript>Q61K</superscript>/HLA-A*01:01, which enables modeling of other common RAS<subscript>55-64</subscript> neoepitopes. Hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry experiments alongside molecular dynamics simulations reveal differences in solvent accessibility and conformational plasticity across a panel of common Q61 neoepitopes that are relevant for recognition by immunoreceptors. Finally, we predict binding and provide structural models of NRAS<superscript>Q61K</superscript> antigens spanning the entire HLA allelic landscape, together with in vitro validation for HLA-A*01:191, HLA-B*15:01, and HLA-C*08:02. Our work provides a basis to delineate the solution surface features and immunogenicity of clinically relevant neoepitope/HLA targets for cancer therapy. The authors use an integrative structural biology approach to elucidate molecular features of the RAS Q61 family of public tumor antigens. This information can be used to develop targeted therapeutics to combat a range of cancers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20411723
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Nature Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174163522
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-43654-9