Abstract
We utilized HLA transgenic mice to identify the dominant epitopes on the human (H)-AChR α subunit. The cytoplasmic H-AChR peptide α320-337 was the dominant T cell epitope for DQ8, DR3, and DQ8XDQ6 F1 mice. The H-AChR-immunized HLA-DQ8, DR3, DQ8XDR3 F1 and DQ8XDQ6 F1 mice developed clinical EAMG, whereas HLA-DQ6 mice were less susceptible.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 375-378 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
| Volume | 998 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AChR
- Experimental autoimmune myasthenia gravis (EAMG)
- HLA transgenic mice
- Myasthenia gravis (MG)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- History and Philosophy of Science