MR1: An unconventional twist in the tail.

Phalora P., Klenerman P.

MR1 is a conserved molecule that binds microbial vitamin B metabolites and presents them to unconventional T cells. Lim and colleagues (2022. J. Cell Biol.https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.202110125) uncover the role of AP2 in ensuring MR1 surface presentation, which relies on an atypical motif within the MR1 cytoplasmic tail.

DOI

10.1083/jcb.202211016

Type

Journal article

Journal

The Journal of cell biology

Publication Date

12/2022

Volume

221

Addresses

Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

Keywords

T-Lymphocytes, Humans, Vitamin B Complex, Adaptor Protein Complex 2, Histocompatibility Antigens Class I, Minor Histocompatibility Antigens, Antigen Presentation

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