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Paired inhibitory and triggering NK cell receptors for HLA class I molecules. 2000

M López-Botet, and T Bellón, and M Llano, and F Navarro, and P García, and M de Miguel
Servicio de Immunología, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid, Spain. mlbotet@hup.es

Human natural killer (NK) cells specifically interact with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules employing different receptor systems, shared with subsets of alphabeta and gammadelta T lymphocytes. Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) recognize groups of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class Ia proteins displaying common structural features at the alpha-1 domain; among them, KIR2DL4 has been proposed to specifically interact with the class Ib molecule HLA-G1. Members of a related family of immunoglobulin (Ig)-like receptors (ILT2 or LIR-1 and ILT4 or LIR-2), expressed by other leukocyte lineages, interact with a broad spectrum of class Ia molecules and HLA-G1. On the other hand, CD94/NKG2-A(-C) and NKG2D lectin-like receptors, respectively, recognize the class Ib molecules HLA-E and MICA. A recurrent finding within the different receptor families is the existence of pairs of homologous molecules that often share the same ligands but display divergent functions. Inhibitory receptors tend to exhibit an affinity for HLA molecules higher than their activating counterparts. Recruitment of SH2 domain-bearing tyrosine phosphatases (SHP) by cytoplasmic phosphorylated immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motifs (ITIMs) is a crucial event for the inhibitory signalling pathway. By contrast, triggering receptors assemble with homodimers of immune tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM)-bearing adaptor molecules (i.e., DAP12, CD3 xi) that engage tyrosine kinases (ZAP70 and syk).

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007694 Killer Cells, Natural Bone marrow-derived lymphocytes that possess cytotoxic properties, classically directed against transformed and virus-infected cells. Unlike T CELLS; and B CELLS; NK CELLS are not antigen specific. The cytotoxicity of natural killer cells is determined by the collective signaling of an array of inhibitory and stimulatory CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS. A subset of T-LYMPHOCYTES referred to as NATURAL KILLER T CELLS shares some of the properties of this cell type. NK Cells,Natural Killer Cells,Cell, NK,Cell, Natural Killer,Cells, NK,Cells, Natural Killer,Killer Cell, Natural,NK Cell,Natural Killer Cell
D007962 Leukocytes White blood cells. These include granular leukocytes (BASOPHILS; EOSINOPHILS; and NEUTROPHILS) as well as non-granular leukocytes (LYMPHOCYTES and MONOCYTES). Blood Cells, White,Blood Corpuscles, White,White Blood Cells,White Blood Corpuscles,Blood Cell, White,Blood Corpuscle, White,Corpuscle, White Blood,Corpuscles, White Blood,Leukocyte,White Blood Cell,White Blood Corpuscle
D008024 Ligands A molecule that binds to another molecule, used especially to refer to a small molecule that binds specifically to a larger molecule, e.g., an antigen binding to an antibody, a hormone or neurotransmitter binding to a receptor, or a substrate or allosteric effector binding to an enzyme. Ligands are also molecules that donate or accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond with the central metal atom of a coordination complex. (From Dorland, 27th ed) Ligand
D011971 Receptors, Immunologic Cell surface molecules on cells of the immune system that specifically bind surface molecules or messenger molecules and trigger changes in the behavior of cells. Although these receptors were first identified in the immune system, many have important functions elsewhere. Immunologic Receptors,Immunologic Receptor,Immunological Receptors,Receptor, Immunologic,Receptors, Immunological
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D015395 Histocompatibility Antigens Class I Membrane glycoproteins consisting of an alpha subunit and a BETA 2-MICROGLOBULIN beta subunit. In humans, highly polymorphic genes on CHROMOSOME 6 encode the alpha subunits of class I antigens and play an important role in determining the serological specificity of the surface antigen. Class I antigens are found on most nucleated cells and are generally detected by their reactivity with alloantisera. These antigens are recognized during GRAFT REJECTION and restrict cell-mediated lysis of virus-infected cells. Class I Antigen,Class I Antigens,Class I Histocompatibility Antigen,Class I MHC Protein,Class I Major Histocompatibility Antigen,MHC Class I Molecule,MHC-I Peptide,Class I Histocompatibility Antigens,Class I Human Antigens,Class I MHC Proteins,Class I Major Histocompatibility Antigens,Class I Major Histocompatibility Molecules,Human Class I Antigens,MHC Class I Molecules,MHC-I Molecules,MHC-I Peptides,Antigen, Class I,Antigens, Class I,I Antigen, Class,MHC I Molecules,MHC I Peptide,MHC I Peptides,Molecules, MHC-I,Peptide, MHC-I,Peptides, MHC-I
D054340 Receptors, KIR A family of receptors found on NK CELLS that have specificity for a variety of HLA ANTIGENS. KIR receptors contain up to three different extracellular immunoglobulin-like domains referred to as D0, D1, and D2 and play an important role in blocking NK cell activation against cells expressing the appropriate HLA antigens thus preventing cell lysis. Although they are often referred to as being inhibitory receptors, a subset of KIR receptors may also play an activating role in NK cells. KIR Family Receptors,KIR Receptors,Killer Inhibitory Receptors,KIR Receptor,Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor,Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptors,Killer Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor,Killer Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor (KIR) Family of Receptors,Killer Inhibitory Receptor,Receptor, Killer Inhibitory,Receptor, p58 NK Cell,p58 NK Cell Inhibitory Receptor,p58 NK Cell Receptor,p58 NK Cell Receptors,p58 Natural Killer Cell Receptor,Family Receptors, KIR,Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor, Killer,Inhibitory Receptor, Killer,Inhibitory Receptors, Killer,Killer Cell Immunoglobulin Like Receptor,Killer Cell Immunoglobulin Like Receptors,Killer Immunoglobulin Like Receptor,Receptor, KIR,Receptor, Killer Immunoglobulin-Like,Receptors, KIR Family,Receptors, Killer Inhibitory
D054345 Receptors, KIR2DL4 A KIR receptor that has specificity for HLA-G antigen. It contains D0 and D2 extracellular immunoglobulin-like domains and a long cytoplasmic tail. Antigens, CD158d,CD158d Antigens,CD158d Antigen,KIR2DL4 Receptor,Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor 2DL4,Antigen, CD158d,KIR2DL4 Receptors,Killer Cell Immunoglobulin Like Receptor 2DL4,Receptor, KIR2DL4

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