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Measuring TCR-pMHC Binding In Situ using a FRET-based Microscopy Assay
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2015
This manuscript describes how to conduct (single molecule) Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)- based assays to measure the binding dynamics between T-cell antigen receptor (TCR) and antigenic peptide-loaded MHC molecules as they occur within the immunological synapse of a T-cell in contact with a functionalized planar supported lipid bilayer.
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Streamlined Single Cell TCR Isolation and Generation of Retroviral Vectors for In Vitro and In Vivo Expression of Human TCRs
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2017
The current protocol combines single cell paired human TCR alpha and beta chain sequencing with streamlined generation of retroviral vectors compatible with in vitro and in vivo TCR expression.
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Material Constants
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2023
Source: Roberto Leon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA In contrast to the production of cars or toasters, where millions of identical copies are made and extensive prototype testing is possible, each civil engineering structure is unique and very expensive to reproduce (Fig.1). Therefore, civil engineers must extensively rely on analytical modeling to design their structures. These models are simplified abstractions of reality and are used to...
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A TIRF Microscopy Technique for Real-time, Simultaneous Imaging of the TCR and its Associated Signaling Proteins
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2012
The compartmentalization of proteins either within the plasma membrane or into intracellular locations is one regulatory mechanism that can greatly influence signaling outcomes; hence, to understand signaling it is important to study the spatial and temporal behavior of the proteins involved. We describe here a TIRF microscopy based system to study signal transduction in T cells, but is broadly applicable.
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Spectrophotometric Determination of an Equilibrium Constant
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Dr. Michael Evans — Georgia Institute of Technology The equilibrium constant, K, for a chemical system is the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium, each raised to the power of their respective stoichiometric coefficients. Measurement of K involves determination of these concentrations for systems in chemical equilibrium. Reaction systems containing a single colored component can be studied spectrophotometrically. The relation between...
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VJ recombination connects a rearranged variable segment to the TRAC region during T-cell development. This arrangement allows the resulting alpha chain to combine variable antigen-recognition information with a constant region that supports receptor assembly and expression. Examining this process helps researchers relate T-cell maturation to the formation of distinct antigen-recognition profiles.
The TRAC-encoded constant region forms part of the alpha chain that pairs with a beta chain at the cell surface. This pairing creates the αβ T-cell receptor complex, while association with CD3 signaling proteins links receptor structure to intracellular signaling. Consequently, changes affecting alpha-chain formation can influence stable receptor display and signal transmission.
Peptide–MHC binding engages the receptor displayed with its associated CD3 proteins. TRAC supports stable surface expression of the alpha chain within this signaling complex, allowing recognition to be coupled to signal transmission. This connection is important for interpreting how antigen recognition can direct adaptive immune responses rather than merely indicate receptor presence.
TRAC-related analysis can be used alongside rearranged receptor information to examine distinct T-cell clones and their receptor repertoires. Because VJ recombination generates different alpha-chain arrangements, researchers can investigate patterns of T-cell development and receptor diversity. These data help connect repertoire composition with immune responses and the organization of T-cell populations.
During infection, studying TRAC provides a way to examine T cells that participate in antigen-directed adaptive immune responses. Researchers can relate alpha-chain receptor configurations and clonal repertoires to changes in responding T-cell populations. This context supports investigation of how T-cell development and receptor diversity contribute to immune recognition during infectious challenges.
Engineered T-cell therapies require attention to the receptor components that support surface expression and signaling. TRAC is relevant because its encoded constant region contributes to alpha-chain assembly, pairing with the beta chain, and association with CD3 proteins. Studying it can therefore help researchers evaluate engineered receptor systems and their capacity to support antigen-responsive T-cell activity.