Pantarotto Davide, Tagmatarchis Nikos, Bianco Alberto, Prato Maurizio
Synthesis and biological properties of fullerene-containing amino acids and peptides Journal Article
In: Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, vol. 4, no. 7, pp. 805–814, 2004, ISSN: 1389-5575.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acids, Animals, Fullerenes, Humans, I2CT, Molecular Structure, Peptides, Solubility, Team-Bianco
@article{pantarotto_synthesis_2004,
title = {Synthesis and biological properties of fullerene-containing amino acids and peptides},
author = {Davide Pantarotto and Nikos Tagmatarchis and Alberto Bianco and Maurizio Prato},
issn = {1389-5575},
year = {2004},
date = {2004-09-01},
journal = {Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry},
volume = {4},
number = {7},
pages = {805--814},
abstract = {Organofullerene derivatives have shown a great potential in a wide variety of biological activities such as DNA photocleavage, HIV-protease inhibition, neuroprotection and apoptosis. Among the plethora of functionalized organofullerenes that have been synthesized, fullerene-based amino acids are particularly appealing for structural studies and biological applications. When the fullerene-framework is incorporated into peptides, its original properties can be substantially modified. In addition, the water-solubility of the fullerene derivatives is enhanced, which makes such molecules amenable to biological studies. In this review, recent advances in the growing field of medicinal chemistry of fullerene derivatives will be discussed. Emphasis will be given to the synthesis of the biggest unnatural amino acid 3,4-fulleroproline (Fpr) and its derivatives. For example, Fpr derivatives have been found to interact with different hydrolytic enzymes and selectively discriminate between rationally designed peptides. Fullerene-based peptides have been found to substantially activate enzymes involved in the oxidative deamination of biogenic amines. In addition, their membranotropic properties and effects on the structure and permeability of the lipid bilayer of phosphatidylcholine liposomes as well as the transmembrane transport of bivalent metal ions have been studied. Finally, applications in medicinal chemistry of such types of amino acids and peptides will be highlighted.},
keywords = {Amino Acids, Animals, Fullerenes, Humans, I2CT, Molecular Structure, Peptides, Solubility, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Lancelot Nathalie, Elbayed Karim, Bianco Alberto, Piotto Martial
Measurement of scaled residual dipolar couplings in proteins using variable-angle sample spinning Journal Article
In: Journal of biomolecular NMR, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 259–269, 2004, ISSN: 0925-2738.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: anisotropy, I2CT, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Magnetics, Models, Phospholipid Ethers, Proteins, Statistical, Team-Bianco, Temperature, ubiquitin
@article{lancelot_measurement_2004,
title = {Measurement of scaled residual dipolar couplings in proteins using variable-angle sample spinning},
author = {Nathalie Lancelot and Karim Elbayed and Alberto Bianco and Martial Piotto},
doi = {10.1023/B:JNMR.0000032548.60663.1f},
issn = {0925-2738},
year = {2004},
date = {2004-07-01},
journal = {Journal of biomolecular NMR},
volume = {29},
number = {3},
pages = {259--269},
abstract = {NMR spectra of ubiquitin in the presence of bicelles at a concentration of 25% w/v have been recorded under sample spinning conditions for different angles of rotation. For an axis of rotation equal to the magic angle, the (1)H/(15)N HSQC recorded without any (1)H decoupling in the indirect dimension corresponds to the classical spectrum obtained on a protein in an isotropic solution and allows the measurement of scalar J-couplings (1) J (NH). For an angle of rotation smaller than the magic angle, the bicelles orient with their normal perpendicular to the spinning axis, whereas for an angle of rotation greater than the magic angle the bicelles orient with their normal along the spinning axis. This bicelle alignment creates anisotropic conditions that give rise to the observation of residual dipolar couplings in ubiquitin. The magnitude of these dipolar couplings depends directly on the angle that the rotor makes with the main magnetic field. By changing this angle in a controlled manner, residual dipolar couplings can be either scaled up or down thus offering the possibility to study simultaneously a wide range of dipolar couplings in the same sample.},
keywords = {anisotropy, I2CT, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Magnetics, Models, Phospholipid Ethers, Proteins, Statistical, Team-Bianco, Temperature, ubiquitin},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Monneaux Fanny, Muller Sylviane
Peptide-based immunotherapy of systemic lupus erythematosus Journal Article
In: Autoimmunity Reviews, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 16–24, 2004, ISSN: 1568-9972.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Antibodies, Antinuclear, Epitopes, Humans, I2CT, Immunotherapy, Lupus Erythematosus, Mice, Monneaux, Peptides, Systemic, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier
@article{monneaux_peptide-based_2004,
title = {Peptide-based immunotherapy of systemic lupus erythematosus},
author = {Fanny Monneaux and Sylviane Muller},
doi = {10.1016/S1568-9972(03)00061-2},
issn = {1568-9972},
year = {2004},
date = {2004-01-01},
journal = {Autoimmunity Reviews},
volume = {3},
number = {1},
pages = {16--24},
abstract = {Current drug-based therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are non-specific and often counterbalanced by adverse effects. Current research aims at developing specific treatments that target deleterious cells only and not the whole immune system. This strategy requires the identification of sequences derived from major lupus autoantigens, responsible for the activation of autoreactive B and T cells. This review summarizes the identification and characterization of peptides, which are able to modulate T cells ex vivo, and describes the promising results obtained after administration of some of these peptides in lupus mice. Although these therapeutic trials are encouraging, the precise mode of action of peptide-based immunotherapy is still elusive. Here, we discuss the possible mechanisms leading to T-cell tolerance induction and the feasibility of extending the success of peptide-based therapy from animal models to human.},
keywords = {Animals, Antibodies, Antinuclear, Epitopes, Humans, I2CT, Immunotherapy, Lupus Erythematosus, Mice, Monneaux, Peptides, Systemic, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Pantarotto Davide, Singh Ravi, McCarthy David, Erhardt Mathieu, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio, Kostarelos Kostas, Bianco Alberto
Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for Plasmid DNA Gene Delivery Journal Article
In: Angewandte Chemie International Edition, vol. 43, no. 39, pp. 5242–5246, 2004, ISSN: 1521-3773.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Carbon nanotubes, gene delivery, I2CT, plasmid DNA, supramolecular chemistry, Team-Bianco
@article{pantarotto_functionalized_2004,
title = {Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for Plasmid DNA Gene Delivery},
author = {Davide Pantarotto and Ravi Singh and David McCarthy and Mathieu Erhardt and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato and Kostas Kostarelos and Alberto Bianco},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/anie.200460437},
doi = {10.1002/anie.200460437},
issn = {1521-3773},
year = {2004},
date = {2004-01-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition},
volume = {43},
number = {39},
pages = {5242--5246},
abstract = {Genetic vaccination and gene therapy research could benefit from the application of carbon nanotubes. Functionalized, positively charged, water-soluble carbon nanotubes are able to penetrate into cells (see figure) and can transport plasmid DNA by formation of noncovalent DNA–nanotube complexes. Such nanotubes can be used as novel nonviral delivery systems for gene transfer.},
keywords = {Carbon nanotubes, gene delivery, I2CT, plasmid DNA, supramolecular chemistry, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Pantarotto Davide, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio, Bianco Alberto
Translocation of bioactive peptides across cell membranes by carbon nanotubes Journal Article
In: Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England), no. 1, pp. 16–17, 2004, ISSN: 1359-7345.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3T3 Cells, Animals, carbon, Cell Membrane, Confocal, Flow Cytometry, fluorescence, I2CT, Mice, Microscopy, Nanotubes, Particle Size, Peptides, Protein Transport, Team-Bianco
@article{pantarotto_translocation_2004,
title = {Translocation of bioactive peptides across cell membranes by carbon nanotubes},
author = {Davide Pantarotto and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1039/b311254c},
issn = {1359-7345},
year = {2004},
date = {2004-01-01},
journal = {Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)},
number = {1},
pages = {16--17},
abstract = {Functionalised carbon nanotubes are able to cross the cell membrane and to accumulate in the cytoplasm or reach the nucleus without being toxic for the cell up to 10 [micro sign]M.},
keywords = {3T3 Cells, Animals, carbon, Cell Membrane, Confocal, Flow Cytometry, fluorescence, I2CT, Mice, Microscopy, Nanotubes, Particle Size, Peptides, Protein Transport, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bianco Alberto, Pantarotto Davide, Hoebeke Johan, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio
Solid-phase synthesis and characterization of a novel fullerene-peptide derived from histone H3 Journal Article
In: Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, vol. 1, no. 23, pp. 4141–4143, 2003, ISSN: 1477-0520.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Chromatography, Epitopes, Fullerenes, Glutamic Acid, High Pressure Liquid, Histones, I2CT, Models, Molecular, Molecular Structure, Peptides, Protein Structure, Team-Bianco, Tertiary
@article{bianco_solid-phase_2003,
title = {Solid-phase synthesis and characterization of a novel fullerene-peptide derived from histone H3},
author = {Alberto Bianco and Davide Pantarotto and Johan Hoebeke and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato},
doi = {10.1039/b311505d},
issn = {1477-0520},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-12-01},
journal = {Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry},
volume = {1},
number = {23},
pages = {4141--4143},
abstract = {A peptide analogue from a histone H3 protein containing the L-fulleropyrrolidino-glutamic acid has been prepared by a solid-phase approach and has been fully characterized. By molecular modelling it was verified that this peptide derivative is able to retain a binding capacity to the MHC (major histocompatibility complex) molecule similar to that of the cognate epitope.},
keywords = {Chromatography, Epitopes, Fullerenes, Glutamic Acid, High Pressure Liquid, Histones, I2CT, Models, Molecular, Molecular Structure, Peptides, Protein Structure, Team-Bianco, Tertiary},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Poschalko Alexander, Rohr Thomas, Gruber Heinrich, Bianco Alberto, Guichard Gilles, Briand Jean-Paul, Weber Viktoria, Falkenhagen Dieter
SUBPOL: A Novel Sucrose-Based Polymer Support for Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis and Affinity Chromatography Applications Journal Article
In: Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 125, no. 44, pp. 13415–13426, 2003, ISSN: 0002-7863, 1520-5126.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{poschalko_subpol_2003,
title = {SUBPOL: A Novel Sucrose-Based Polymer Support for Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis and Affinity Chromatography Applications},
author = {Alexander Poschalko and Thomas Rohr and Heinrich Gruber and Alberto Bianco and Gilles Guichard and Jean-Paul Briand and Viktoria Weber and Dieter Falkenhagen},
url = {https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja035874a},
doi = {10.1021/ja035874a},
issn = {0002-7863, 1520-5126},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-11-01},
urldate = {2020-11-26},
journal = {Journal of the American Chemical Society},
volume = {125},
number = {44},
pages = {13415--13426},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Pantarotto Davide, Partidos Charalambos D, Hoebeke Johan, Brown Fred, Kramer Ed, Briand Jean-Paul, Muller Sylviane, Prato Maurizio, Bianco Alberto
Immunization with Peptide-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Enhances Virus-Specific Neutralizing Antibody Responses Journal Article
In: Chemistry & Biology, vol. 10, no. 10, pp. 961–966, 2003, ISSN: 1074-5521.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{pantarotto_immunization_2003-1,
title = {Immunization with Peptide-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Enhances Virus-Specific Neutralizing Antibody Responses},
author = {Davide Pantarotto and Charalambos D Partidos and Johan Hoebeke and Fred Brown and Ed Kramer and Jean-Paul Briand and Sylviane Muller and Maurizio Prato and Alberto Bianco},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S107455210300214X},
doi = {10.1016/j.chembiol.2003.09.011},
issn = {1074-5521},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-10-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Chemistry & Biology},
volume = {10},
number = {10},
pages = {961--966},
abstract = {Functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold a lot of promise for application in medicinal chemistry. Based on a method for preparation of water-soluble CNTs, we covalently linked a neutralizing B cell epitope from the foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) to mono- and bis-derivatized CNTs. Immunological characterization of these conjugates revealed that the epitope was appropriately presented after conjugation to CNTs for recognition by antibodies as measured by BIAcore technology. Moreover, peptide-carbon nanotubes elicited strong anti-peptide antibody responses in mice with no detectable cross-reactivity to the carbon nanotubes. However, only the mono-derivitized CNT conjugate induced high levels of virus-neutralizing antibodies. These findings highlight for the first time the potential of CNTs to present biologically important epitopes in an appropriate conformation both in vitro and in vivo and open up the possibility for their use in vaccine delivery.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Pantarotto Davide, Partidos Charalambos D, Hoebeke Johan, Brown Fred, Kramer Ed, Briand Jean-Paul, Muller Sylviane, Prato Maurizio, Bianco Alberto
Immunization with peptide-functionalized carbon nanotubes enhances virus-specific neutralizing antibody responses Journal Article
In: Chemistry & Biology, vol. 10, no. 10, pp. 961–966, 2003, ISSN: 1074-5521.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Antibodies, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, carbon, Drug Delivery Systems, Epitopes, Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, I2CT, Immunization, Mice, Monoclonal, Nanotubes, Neutralization Tests, Peptides, Team-Bianco, Vaccines, Viral
@article{pantarotto_immunization_2003,
title = {Immunization with peptide-functionalized carbon nanotubes enhances virus-specific neutralizing antibody responses},
author = {Davide Pantarotto and Charalambos D Partidos and Johan Hoebeke and Fred Brown and Ed Kramer and Jean-Paul Briand and Sylviane Muller and Maurizio Prato and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1016/j.chembiol.2003.09.011},
issn = {1074-5521},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-10-01},
journal = {Chemistry & Biology},
volume = {10},
number = {10},
pages = {961--966},
keywords = {Animals, Antibodies, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, carbon, Drug Delivery Systems, Epitopes, Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, I2CT, Immunization, Mice, Monoclonal, Nanotubes, Neutralization Tests, Peptides, Team-Bianco, Vaccines, Viral},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Rainaldi Mario, Lancelot Nathalie, Elbayed Karim, Raya Jesus, Piotto Martial, Briand Jean-Paul, Kaptein Bernard, Broxterman Quirinus B, Berkessel Albrecht, Formaggio Fernando, Toniolo Claudio, Bianco Alberto
Conformational analysis by HRMAS NMR spectroscopy of resin-bound homo-peptides from C(alpha)-methyl-leucine Journal Article
In: Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, vol. 1, no. 11, pp. 1835–1837, 2003, ISSN: 1477-0520.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: biomolecular, I2CT, Leucine, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Oligopeptides, Protein Structure, Resins, Secondary, Synthetic, Team-Bianco
@article{rainaldi_conformational_2003,
title = {Conformational analysis by HRMAS NMR spectroscopy of resin-bound homo-peptides from C(alpha)-methyl-leucine},
author = {Mario Rainaldi and Nathalie Lancelot and Karim Elbayed and Jesus Raya and Martial Piotto and Jean-Paul Briand and Bernard Kaptein and Quirinus B Broxterman and Albrecht Berkessel and Fernando Formaggio and Claudio Toniolo and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1039/b303193d},
issn = {1477-0520},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-06-01},
journal = {Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry},
volume = {1},
number = {11},
pages = {1835--1837},
abstract = {A series of [L-(alphaMe)Leu]n (n = 1-5) homo-peptides have been covalently linked to Tentagel and POEPOP resins and submitted to a conformational study using HRMAS NMR spectroscopy. Whereas the mono- and dipeptide are mainly fully-extended, stable 3(10)-helical structures are formed beginning from the trimer.},
keywords = {biomolecular, I2CT, Leucine, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Oligopeptides, Protein Structure, Resins, Secondary, Synthetic, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Pantarotto Davide, Partidos Charalambos D, Graff Roland, Hoebeke Johan, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio, Bianco Alberto
Synthesis, structural characterization, and immunological properties of carbon nanotubes functionalized with peptides Journal Article
In: Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 125, no. 20, pp. 6160–6164, 2003, ISSN: 0002-7863.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: B-Lymphocyte, biomolecular, Capsid Proteins, carbon, Chromatography, Epitopes, Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, High Pressure Liquid, I2CT, nanotechnology, Nanotubes, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptide Fragments, Team-Bianco
@article{pantarotto_synthesis_2003,
title = {Synthesis, structural characterization, and immunological properties of carbon nanotubes functionalized with peptides},
author = {Davide Pantarotto and Charalambos D Partidos and Roland Graff and Johan Hoebeke and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1021/ja034342r},
issn = {0002-7863},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-05-01},
journal = {Journal of the American Chemical Society},
volume = {125},
number = {20},
pages = {6160--6164},
abstract = {Carbon nanotubes (NTs) are becoming highly attractive molecules for applications in medicinal chemistry. The main problem of insolubility in aqueous media has been solved by developing a synthetic protocol that allows highly water-soluble carbon NTs to be obtained. As a result, biologically active peptides can be easily linked through a stable covalent bond to carbon NTs. We have demonstrated that a bound peptide from the foot-and-mouth disease virus, corresponding to the 141-159 region of the viral envelope protein VP1, retained the structural integrity and was recognized by monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies. In addition, this peptide-NT conjugate is immunogenic, eliciting antibody responses of the right specificity. Such a system could be greatly advantageous for diagnostic purposes and could find future applications in vaccine delivery.},
keywords = {B-Lymphocyte, biomolecular, Capsid Proteins, carbon, Chromatography, Epitopes, Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, High Pressure Liquid, I2CT, nanotechnology, Nanotubes, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptide Fragments, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Lancelot Nathalie, Elbayed Karim, Raya Jésus, Piotto Martial, Briand Jean-Paul, Formaggio Fernando, Toniolo Claudio, Bianco Alberto
Characterization of the 310-helix in model peptides by HRMAS NMR spectroscopy Journal Article
In: Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany), vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 1317–1323, 2003, ISSN: 0947-6539.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: biomolecular, Fourier Transform Infrared, I2CT, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptides, Protein Conformation, spectroscopy, Team-Bianco
@article{lancelot_characterization_2003,
title = {Characterization of the 310-helix in model peptides by HRMAS NMR spectroscopy},
author = {Nathalie Lancelot and Karim Elbayed and Jésus Raya and Martial Piotto and Jean-Paul Briand and Fernando Formaggio and Claudio Toniolo and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1002/chem.200390151},
issn = {0947-6539},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-03-01},
journal = {Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)},
volume = {9},
number = {6},
pages = {1317--1323},
abstract = {A tetra- and a hepta-homopeptide from the C(alpha)-tetrasubstituted Aib (alpha-aminoisobutyric acid) residue were covalently linked to the POEPOP resin by the fragment-condensation approach. The conformational preferences of the two model peptides were determined for the first time on a solid support by means of high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR spectroscopy. The results obtained indicate that the Aib homopeptides adopt a regular 3(10)-helical structure even when they are covalently bound to a polymeric matrix, and thus confirm the remarkable conformational stability of the peptides rich in this amino acid. An ATR-FTIR spectroscopic investigation, performed in parallel, also confirmed that these polymer-bound peptides do indeed adopt a helical conformation. The results of this study open the possibility to exploit the peptide-resin conjugates based on C(alpha)-tetrasubstituted alpha-amino acids as helpful, structurally organized templates in molecular recognition studies or as catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.},
keywords = {biomolecular, Fourier Transform Infrared, I2CT, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptides, Protein Conformation, spectroscopy, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Monneaux Fanny, Lozano José Manuel, Patarroyo Manuel E, Briand Jean-Paul, Muller Sylviane
T cell recognition and therapeutic effect of a phosphorylated synthetic peptide of the 70K snRNP protein administered in MR/lpr mice Journal Article
In: European Journal of Immunology, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 287–296, 2003, ISSN: 0014-2980.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Animal, Animals, Autoantibodies, Autoantigens, Autoimmune Diseases, B-Lymphocytes, Cross Reactions, Disease Models, Female, HLA-DR Antigens, HLA-DR Serological Subtypes, HLA-DR1 Antigen, HLA-DR4 Antigen, Humans, I2CT, Immunization, Immunotherapy, Inbred BALB C, Inbred MRL lpr, Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus Nephritis, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Phosphorylation, Protein Binding, Ribonucleoprotein, Systemic, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear
@article{monneaux_t_2003,
title = {T cell recognition and therapeutic effect of a phosphorylated synthetic peptide of the 70K snRNP protein administered in MR/lpr mice},
author = {Fanny Monneaux and José Manuel Lozano and Manuel E Patarroyo and Jean-Paul Briand and Sylviane Muller},
doi = {10.1002/immu.200310002},
issn = {0014-2980},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-01-01},
journal = {European Journal of Immunology},
volume = {33},
number = {2},
pages = {287--296},
abstract = {Modifications of self antigens that occur during apoptosis might be involved in the generation of neo-antigens, which can break tolerance and induce autoimmunity. We have previously identified an epitope at residues 131-151 of the U1-70K snRNP protein, recognized by IgG antibodies and CD4+ T cells from at least two strains of lupus mice. With the aim of investigating the possible role of phosphorylation on the antigenicity of peptide 131-151 and to gain a better understanding of how this peptide can drive autoimmune response, we synthesized two peptides phosphorylated on Ser137 and 140, respectively. We show here that peptide P140 phosphorylated on Ser140 is recognized by both CD4+ T cells and antibodies from MRL/lpr mice. Furthermore, intravenous administration to lupus-prone MRL/lpr mice of P140 in saline (but not of the non-phosphorylated peptide) decreased proteinuria and anti-DNA antibody production, and significantly prolonged survival of treated mice. We further demonstrated that P140 is recognized by antibodies from lupus patients and binds to various HLA DR molecules, offering new hope for manipulating T cell response in humans.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Animal, Animals, Autoantibodies, Autoantigens, Autoimmune Diseases, B-Lymphocytes, Cross Reactions, Disease Models, Female, HLA-DR Antigens, HLA-DR Serological Subtypes, HLA-DR1 Antigen, HLA-DR4 Antigen, Humans, I2CT, Immunization, Immunotherapy, Inbred BALB C, Inbred MRL lpr, Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus Nephritis, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Phosphorylation, Protein Binding, Ribonucleoprotein, Systemic, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bianco A, Prato M
Can Carbon Nanotubes be Considered Useful Tools for Biological Applications? Journal Article
In: Advanced Materials, vol. 15, no. 20, pp. 1765–1768, 2003, ISSN: 1521-4095.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Carbon nanotubes, Functionalization, I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{bianco_can_2003,
title = {Can Carbon Nanotubes be Considered Useful Tools for Biological Applications?},
author = {A Bianco and M Prato},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adma.200301646},
doi = {10.1002/adma.200301646},
issn = {1521-4095},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-01-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Advanced Materials},
volume = {15},
number = {20},
pages = {1765--1768},
abstract = {Carbon nanotubes can be made soluble in both organic solvents and in aqueous solutions by organic functionalization. In particular, soluble carbon nanotubes can be further derivatized by coupling with amino acids and bioactive peptides. Immobilization of peptides to the external walls of carbon nanotubes may find interesting applications in diagnostics, vaccine and drug delivery, or multipresentation of bioactive molecules.},
keywords = {Carbon nanotubes, Functionalization, I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Georgakilas Vasilios, Tagmatarchis Nikos, Pantarotto Davide, Bianco Alberto, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio
Amino acid functionalisation of water soluble carbon nanotubes Journal Article
In: Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England), no. 24, pp. 3050–3051, 2002, ISSN: 1359-7345.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acids, carbon, I2CT, Nanotubes, Solubility, Team-Bianco, water
@article{georgakilas_amino_2002,
title = {Amino acid functionalisation of water soluble carbon nanotubes},
author = {Vasilios Georgakilas and Nikos Tagmatarchis and Davide Pantarotto and Alberto Bianco and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato},
doi = {10.1039/b209843a},
issn = {1359-7345},
year = {2002},
date = {2002-12-01},
journal = {Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)},
number = {24},
pages = {3050--3051},
abstract = {High solubility of SWNTs and MWNTs in water is obtained by organic functionalisation; derivatisation with N-protected glycine is also easily achieved.},
keywords = {Amino Acids, carbon, I2CT, Nanotubes, Solubility, Team-Bianco, water},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Pantarotto Davide, Bianco Alberto, Pellarini Federica, Tossi Alessandro, Giangaspero Anna, Zelezetsky Igor, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio
Solid-phase synthesis of fullerene-peptides Journal Article
In: Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 124, no. 42, pp. 12543–12549, 2002, ISSN: 0002-7863.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acids, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Anti-Infective Agents, Candida albicans, Electrospray Ionization, Enkephalin, Escherichia coli, Fluorenes, Fullerenes, I2CT, Leucine, Mass, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Oligopeptides, Spectrometry, Staphylococcus aureus, Team-Bianco
@article{pantarotto_solid-phase_2002,
title = {Solid-phase synthesis of fullerene-peptides},
author = {Davide Pantarotto and Alberto Bianco and Federica Pellarini and Alessandro Tossi and Anna Giangaspero and Igor Zelezetsky and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato},
doi = {10.1021/ja027603q},
issn = {0002-7863},
year = {2002},
date = {2002-10-01},
journal = {Journal of the American Chemical Society},
volume = {124},
number = {42},
pages = {12543--12549},
abstract = {The solid-phase synthesis of peptides (SPPS) containing [60]fullerene-functionalized amino acids is reported. A new amino acid, fulleropyrrolidino-glutamic acid (Fgu), is used for the SPPS of a series of analogues of different length based on the natural Leu(5)-Enkephalin and on cationic antimicrobial peptides. These fullero-peptides were prepared on different solid supports to analyze the influence of the resin on the synthesis. Optimized protocols for the coupling and deprotection procedures were determined allowing the synthesis of highly pure peptides in sufficient quantities for evaluation of biological activities. In particular, to avoid side reactions of the fullerene moiety with bases and nucleophiles, the removal of the protecting groups was performed under inert conditions (nitrogen or argon in the dark). We have encountered serious problems with the recovery of the crude compounds, especially when Fgu was inserted in the proximity of the resin core as fullero-peptides tend to remain embedded inside the resin. Eventually, all of the fullero-peptides were easily purified, and the cationic peptides were tested for their antimicrobial activities. They displayed a specific activity against the Gram-positive bacterium S. aureus and also lysed erythrocytes. The availability of a fullero-amino acid easily useable in the SPPS of fullero-peptides may thus open the way to the synthesis of new types of biologically active oligomers.},
keywords = {Amino Acids, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Anti-Infective Agents, Candida albicans, Electrospray Ionization, Enkephalin, Escherichia coli, Fluorenes, Fullerenes, I2CT, Leucine, Mass, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Oligopeptides, Spectrometry, Staphylococcus aureus, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Cohen W M, Bianco A, Connan F, Camoin L, Dalod M, Lauvau G, Ferriès E, Culmann-Penciolelli B, van Endert P M, Briand J P, Choppin J, Guillet J G
In: Journal of Virology, vol. 76, no. 20, pp. 10219–10225, 2002, ISSN: 0022-538X, 1098-5514.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{cohen_study_2002,
title = {Study of Antigen-Processing Steps Reveals Preferences Explaining Differential Biological Outcomes of Two HLA-A2-Restricted Immunodominant Epitopes from Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1},
author = {W M Cohen and A Bianco and F Connan and L Camoin and M Dalod and G Lauvau and E Ferriès and B Culmann-Penciolelli and P M van Endert and J P Briand and J Choppin and J G Guillet},
url = {https://jvi.asm.org/content/76/20/10219},
doi = {10.1128/JVI.76.20.10219-10225.2002},
issn = {0022-538X, 1098-5514},
year = {2002},
date = {2002-10-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Journal of Virology},
volume = {76},
number = {20},
pages = {10219--10225},
abstract = {Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) responses directed to different human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epitopes vary in their protective efficacy. In particular, HIV-infected cells are much more sensitive to lysis by anti-Gag/p17(77-85)/HLA-A2 than to that by anti-polymerase/RT(476-484)/HLA-A2 CTL, because of a higher density of p17(77-85) complexes. This report describes multiple processing steps favoring the generation of p17(77-85) complexes: (i) the exact COOH-terminal cleavage of epitopes by cellular proteases occurred faster and more frequently for p17(77-85) than for RT(476-484), and (ii) the binding efficiency of the transporter associated with antigen processing was greater for p17(77-85) precursors than for the RT(476-484) epitope. Surprisingly, these peptides, which differed markedly in their antigenicity, displayed qualitatively and quantitatively similar immunogenicity, suggesting differences in the mechanisms governing these phenomena. Here, we discuss the mechanisms responsible for such differences.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Nisole Sébastien, Said Elias A, Mische Claudia, Prevost Marie-Christine, Krust Bernard, Bouvet Philippe, Bianco Alberto, Briand Jean-Paul, Hovanessian Ara G
In: Journal of Biological Chemistry, vol. 277, no. 23, pp. 20877–20886, 2002, ISSN: 0021-9258, 1083-351X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{nisole_anti-hiv_2002,
title = {The Anti-HIV Pentameric Pseudopeptide HB-19 Binds the C-terminal End of Nucleolin and Prevents Anchorage of Virus Particles in the Plasma Membrane of Target Cells},
author = {Sébastien Nisole and Elias A Said and Claudia Mische and Marie-Christine Prevost and Bernard Krust and Philippe Bouvet and Alberto Bianco and Jean-Paul Briand and Ara G Hovanessian},
url = {http://www.jbc.org/content/277/23/20877},
doi = {10.1074/jbc.M110024200},
issn = {0021-9258, 1083-351X},
year = {2002},
date = {2002-07-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Journal of Biological Chemistry},
volume = {277},
number = {23},
pages = {20877--20886},
abstract = {The multivalent pseudopeptide HB-19 that binds the cell-surface-expressed nucleolin is a potent inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by blocking virus particle attachment and thus anchorage in the plasma membrane. We show that cross-linking of surface-bound HB-19A (like HB-19 but with a modified template) results in aggregation of HB-19A with surface nucleolin. Consistent with its specific action, HB-19A binding to different types of cells reaches saturation at concentrations that have been reported to result in inhibition of HIV infection. By using Chinese hamster ovary mutant cell lines, we confirm that the binding of HB-19A to surface nucleolin is independent of heparan and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans. In vitro generated full-length nucleolin was found to bind HB-19A, whereas the N-terminal part containing the acidic amino acid stretches of nucleolin did not. The use of various deletion constructs of the C-terminal part of nucleolin then permitted the identification of the extreme C-terminal end of nucleolin, containing repeats of the amino acid motif, RGG, as the domain that binds HB-19A. Finally, a synthetic peptide corresponding to the last C-terminal 63 amino acids was able to inhibit HIV infection at the stage of HIV attachment to cells, thus suggesting that this domain could be functional in the HIV anchorage process.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Raya Jésus, Bianco Alberto, Furrer Julien, Briand Jean-Paul, Piotto Martial, Elbayed Karim
Proton dipolar recoupling in resin-bound peptides under high-resolution magic angle spinning Journal Article
In: Journal of Magnetic Resonance (San Diego, Calif.: 1997), vol. 157, no. 1, pp. 43–51, 2002, ISSN: 1090-7807.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, biomolecular, Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, I2CT, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptides, Plant, Resins, Team-Bianco
@article{raya_proton_2002,
title = {Proton dipolar recoupling in resin-bound peptides under high-resolution magic angle spinning},
author = {Jésus Raya and Alberto Bianco and Julien Furrer and Jean-Paul Briand and Martial Piotto and Karim Elbayed},
doi = {10.1006/jmre.2002.2573},
issn = {1090-7807},
year = {2002},
date = {2002-07-01},
journal = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance (San Diego, Calif.: 1997)},
volume = {157},
number = {1},
pages = {43--51},
abstract = {Rotational resonance and radiofrequency-driven dipolar recoupling (RFDR) experiments have been used to recover the weak proton dipolar interaction present in peptides bound to swollen resins spun at the magic angle. The intensity of the correlation peaks obtained using these sequences is shown to be significantly stronger than the one obtained using the classical NOESY experiment. In addition, it is found that during the relatively long mixing times required to transfer magnetization in such soft materials, the RFDR sequence also achieves magnetization transfer via the scalar J-coupling.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, biomolecular, Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus, I2CT, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptides, Plant, Resins, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Monneaux Fanny, Muller Sylviane
Epitope spreading in systemic lupus erythematosus: identification of triggering peptide sequences Journal Article
In: Arthritis and Rheumatism, vol. 46, no. 6, pp. 1430–1438, 2002, ISSN: 0004-3591.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, B-Lymphocyte, Epitopes, Humans, I2CT, Lupus Erythematosus, Molecular Sequence Data, Monneaux, Systemic, T-Lymphocyte, Team-Dumortier
@article{monneaux_epitope_2002,
title = {Epitope spreading in systemic lupus erythematosus: identification of triggering peptide sequences},
author = {Fanny Monneaux and Sylviane Muller},
doi = {10.1002/art.10263},
issn = {0004-3591},
year = {2002},
date = {2002-06-01},
journal = {Arthritis and Rheumatism},
volume = {46},
number = {6},
pages = {1430--1438},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, B-Lymphocyte, Epitopes, Humans, I2CT, Lupus Erythematosus, Molecular Sequence Data, Monneaux, Systemic, T-Lymphocyte, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Furrer Julien, Elbayed Karim, Bourdonneau Maryse, Raya Jésus, Limal David, Bianco Alberto, Piotto Martial
Dynamic and magnetic susceptibility effects on the MAS NMR linewidth of a tetrapeptide bound to different resins Journal Article
In: Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 123–132, 2002, ISSN: 1097-458X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 13C NMR, 1H NMR, high-resolution magic angle spinning, I2CT, magnetic susceptibility, NMR, relaxation, solid-phase peptide synthesis, Team-Bianco
@article{furrer_dynamic_2002,
title = {Dynamic and magnetic susceptibility effects on the MAS NMR linewidth of a tetrapeptide bound to different resins},
author = {Julien Furrer and Karim Elbayed and Maryse Bourdonneau and Jésus Raya and David Limal and Alberto Bianco and Martial Piotto},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/mrc.970},
doi = {10.1002/mrc.970},
issn = {1097-458X},
year = {2002},
date = {2002-01-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry},
volume = {40},
number = {2},
pages = {123--132},
abstract = {Under magic angle spinning, the NMR spectrum of the tetrapeptide Ala-Ile-Gly-Met bound to a Wang resin, and swollen in DMF, exhibits proton and carbon linewidths that are sharp enough to allow the complete characterization of the peptide using classical liquid-state NMR methods. The proton linewidths of the bound peptide remain, however, about three times larger than those of the free peptide in solution. The residual NMR linewidth originates essentially from incompletely averaged magnetic susceptibility effects due to the Wang resin. Replacing the aromatic Wang resin with a PEGA or POEPOP resin removes this effect. To investigate the contribution to line broadening of the peptide dynamics, relaxation studies were performed on the peptide bound to Wang and POEPOP resins. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.},
keywords = {13C NMR, 1H NMR, high-resolution magic angle spinning, I2CT, magnetic susceptibility, NMR, relaxation, solid-phase peptide synthesis, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Choppin Jeannine, Cohen William, Bianco Alberto, Briand Jean-Paul, Connan Francine, Dalod Marc, Guillet Jean-Gérard
In: The Journal of Immunology, vol. 166, no. 10, pp. 6164–6169, 2001, ISSN: 0022-1767, 1550-6606.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{choppin_characteristics_2001,
title = {Characteristics of HIV-1 Nef Regions Containing Multiple CD8+ Ŧ Cell Epitopes: Wealth of HLA-Binding Motifs and Sensitivity to Proteasome Degradation},
author = {Jeannine Choppin and William Cohen and Alberto Bianco and Jean-Paul Briand and Francine Connan and Marc Dalod and Jean-Gérard Guillet},
url = {https://www.jimmunol.org/content/166/10/6164},
doi = {10.4049/jimmunol.166.10.6164},
issn = {0022-1767, 1550-6606},
year = {2001},
date = {2001-05-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {The Journal of Immunology},
volume = {166},
number = {10},
pages = {6164--6169},
abstract = {First and foremost among the many factors that influence epitope presentation are the degradation of Ag, which results in peptide liberation, and the presence of HLA class I molecules able to present the peptides to T lymphocytes. To define the regions of HIV-1 Nef that can provide multiple T cell epitopes, we analyzed the Nef sequence and determined that there are 73 peptides containing 81 HLA-binding motifs. We tested the binding of these peptides to six common HLA molecules (HLA-A2, -A3, -A24, -B7, -B8, and -B35), and we showed that most of them were efficient binders (54% of motifs), especially peptides associating with HLA-A3, -B7/35, and -B8 molecules. Nef peptides most frequently recognized by T cells of HIV-1-infected individuals were 90–97, 135–143, 71–81, 77–85, 90–100, 73–82, and 128–137. The frequency of T cell recognition was not directly related to the strength of peptide-HLA binding. The generation of Nef epitopes is crucial; therefore, we investigated the digestion by the 20S proteasome of a large peptide, Nef66–100. This fragment was efficiently cleaved, and NH2-terminally extended precursors of epitope 71–81 were recognized by T cells of an HIV-1-infected individual. These results suggest that a high frequency of T cell recognition may depend on proteasome cleavage.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bianco A, Ros T Da, Prato M, Toniolo C
Fullerene-based amino acids and peptides Journal Article
In: Journal of Peptide Science: An Official Publication of the European Peptide Society, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 208–219, 2001, ISSN: 1075-2617.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acids, Animals, Antiviral Agents, carbon, Fullerenes, Humans, I2CT, Infections, Oxidative Stress, Peptides, Proline, Team-Bianco
@article{bianco_fullerene-based_2001,
title = {Fullerene-based amino acids and peptides},
author = {A Bianco and T Da Ros and M Prato and C Toniolo},
doi = {10.1002/psc.313},
issn = {1075-2617},
year = {2001},
date = {2001-04-01},
journal = {Journal of Peptide Science: An Official Publication of the European Peptide Society},
volume = {7},
number = {4},
pages = {208--219},
abstract = {Recent advances in the chemistry of fullerene have allowed the synthesis of many classes of novel fullerene derivatives. Among these classes, fullerene-based amino acids and peptides are particularly interesting, both for structural studies and biological applications. In this review, we will discuss our own achievements in this rapidly growing field. In particular, the application of fulleroproline (Fpr) amino acids and peptides to medicinal chemistry and material science will be highlighted.},
keywords = {Amino Acids, Animals, Antiviral Agents, carbon, Fullerenes, Humans, I2CT, Infections, Oxidative Stress, Peptides, Proline, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Piotto Martial, Bourdonneau Maryse, Furrer Julien, Bianco Alberto, Raya Jésus, Elbayed Karim
Destruction of Magnetization during TOCSY Experiments Performed under Magic Angle Spinning: Effect of Radial B1 Inhomogeneities Journal Article
In: Journal of Magnetic Resonance, vol. 149, no. 1, pp. 114–118, 2001, ISSN: 1090-7807.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{piotto_destruction_2001,
title = {Destruction of Magnetization during TOCSY Experiments Performed under Magic Angle Spinning: Effect of Radial B1 Inhomogeneities},
author = {Martial Piotto and Maryse Bourdonneau and Julien Furrer and Alberto Bianco and Jésus Raya and Karim Elbayed},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090780701922876},
doi = {10.1006/jmre.2001.2287},
issn = {1090-7807},
year = {2001},
date = {2001-03-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance},
volume = {149},
number = {1},
pages = {114--118},
abstract = {TOCSY experiments performed on liquid-like samples under magic angle spinning conditions can exhibit some very peculiar behavior. In the most extreme cases, an almost complete loss of magnetization is observed. The intensity of the effect depends essentially on the ratio of the radiofrequency field strength to the speed of rotation of the sample. It is shown in this study that the periodic modulation of the B1 field in the course of the sample rotation is responsible for this effect.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Monneaux F, Muller S
Key sequences involved in the spreading of the systemic autoimmune response to spliceosomal proteins Journal Article
In: Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, vol. 54, no. 1-2, pp. 45–54, 2001, ISSN: 0300-9475.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Autoantibodies, Autoimmune Diseases, Autoimmunity, B-Lymphocyte, Epitopes, Humans, I2CT, Mice, Monneaux, Ribonucleoproteins, Spliceosomes, Team-Dumortier
@article{monneaux_key_2001,
title = {Key sequences involved in the spreading of the systemic autoimmune response to spliceosomal proteins},
author = {F Monneaux and S Muller},
doi = {10.1046/j.1365-3083.2001.00942.x},
issn = {0300-9475},
year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Immunology},
volume = {54},
number = {1-2},
pages = {45--54},
abstract = {Immune spreading to multiple intracellular antigens is likely to be of primary importance in organ-specific and systemic autoimmune diseases. A number of mechanisms by which immune spreading may occur from only a single autoreactive epitope have been proposed. Search for an initiator or early epitope thus represents an important area of investigation. For example, many studies have focused on the identification of epitopes recognized by the antibodies from both patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus-prone mice. Recently, an autoepitope present in the 70K U1 ribonucleo protein (RNP) and recognized by CD4+ T cells from lupus mice has also been identified. Here, we analyze the results of B- and T-cell-epitope mapping studies of several RNPs present in the spliceosome and propose a model of epitope spreading. In this model, a consensus sequence (the RNP motif) conserved in many nuclear, nucleolar and cytoplasmic antigens, might play a role as 'driver' epitope. This hypothesis is based on the observation that this sequence is recognized by CD4+ T cells from lupus mice and is often targeted by autoantibodies, very early during the course of the disease. Targeting this region that is repeated in different self-antigens, might represent an interesting strategy to interfere with the continuous T-cell stimulation and exposure to specific antigens.},
keywords = {Animals, Autoantibodies, Autoimmune Diseases, Autoimmunity, B-Lymphocyte, Epitopes, Humans, I2CT, Mice, Monneaux, Ribonucleoproteins, Spliceosomes, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Monneaux F, Dumortier H, Steiner G, Briand J P, Muller S
In: International Immunology, vol. 13, no. 9, pp. 1155–1163, 2001, ISSN: 0953-8178.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Antibody Specificity, B-Lymphocytes, Crosses, Dumortier, fas Receptor, Female, Genetic, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Group A-B, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoproteins, Histocompatibility Antigens Class II, I2CT, Immunoglobulin G, Inbred MRL lpr, Inbred NZB, Lupus Erythematosus, Mice, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Species Specificity, Spliceosomes, Systemic, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear
@article{monneaux_murine_2001,
title = {Murine models of systemic lupus erythematosus: B and Ŧ cell responses to spliceosomal ribonucleoproteins in MRL/Fas(lpr) and (NZB x NZW)F(1) lupus mice},
author = {F Monneaux and H Dumortier and G Steiner and J P Briand and S Muller},
doi = {10.1093/intimm/13.9.1155},
issn = {0953-8178},
year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {International Immunology},
volume = {13},
number = {9},
pages = {1155--1163},
abstract = {(NZB x NZW)F(1) and MRL/Fas(lpr) lupus mice present a similar phenotype with a spectrum of autoantibodies associated with very severe nephritis. It is thought, however, that in contrast to other lupus-prone mice such as MRL/Fas(lpr) mice, (NZB x NZW)F(1) mice do not generate autoantibodies to ribonucleoproteins (RNP) Sm/RNP. In this study, we demonstrate that contrary to previous reports, the autoimmune response directed against Sm/RNP antigens also occurs in NZB x NZW mice. CD4(+) T cells from unprimed 10-week-old NZB x NZW mice proliferate and secrete IL-2 in response to peptide 131-151 of the U1-70K protein, which is known to contain a T(h) epitope recognized by CD4(+) T cells from MRL/Fas(lpr) mice. Peptide 131-151, which was found to bind I-A(k) and I-E(k) class II MHC molecules, also bound both I-A(d) and I-E(d) molecules. This result led us to also re-evaluate longitudinally the anti-Sm/RNP antibody response in NZB x NZW mice. We found that 25-week-old mice do produce antibodies reacting with several small nuclear and heterogeneous nuclear (hn) RNP proteins, such as SmD1, U1-70K and hnRNP A2/B1 proteins. The fine specificity of these antibodies was studied with overlapping synthetic peptides. The same antigenically positive and negative peptides were characterized in MRL/Fas(lpr) and NZB x NZW mice in the three proteins. This new finding can help to understand the mechanisms involved in the development of the anti-Sm/RNP antibody response and, particularly, the role played by non-MHC genes in this autoimmune response.},
keywords = {Animals, Antibody Specificity, B-Lymphocytes, Crosses, Dumortier, fas Receptor, Female, Genetic, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Group A-B, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoproteins, Histocompatibility Antigens Class II, I2CT, Immunoglobulin G, Inbred MRL lpr, Inbred NZB, Lupus Erythematosus, Mice, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Species Specificity, Spliceosomes, Systemic, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Furrer J, Piotto M, Bourdonneau M, Limal D, Guichard G, Elbayed K, Raya J, Briand J P, Bianco A
In: Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 123, no. 18, pp. 4130–4138, 2001, ISSN: 0002-7863.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, biomolecular, Capsid, Capsid Proteins, Epitopes, I2CT, Molecular Sequence Data, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptide Fragments, Plant, Protein Structure, Resins, Secondary, Solvents, Team-Bianco
@article{furrer_evidence_2001,
title = {Evidence of secondary structure by high-resolution magic angle spinning NMR spectroscopy of a bioactive peptide bound to different solid supports},
author = {J Furrer and M Piotto and M Bourdonneau and D Limal and G Guichard and K Elbayed and J Raya and J P Briand and A Bianco},
doi = {10.1021/ja003566w},
issn = {0002-7863},
year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {Journal of the American Chemical Society},
volume = {123},
number = {18},
pages = {4130--4138},
abstract = {The structure of the 19-amino acid peptide epitope, corresponding to the 141-159 sequence of capsid viral protein VP1 of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), bound to three different resins, namely, polystyrene-MBHA, PEGA, and POEPOP, has been determined by high-resolution magic angle spinning (HRMAS) NMR spectroscopy. A combination of homonuclear and heteronuclear bidimensional experiments was used for the complete peptide resonance assignment and the qualitative characterization of the peptide folding. The influence of the chemicophysical nature of the different polymers on the secondary structure of the covalently attached FMDV peptide was studied in detail. In the case of polystyrene-MBHA and polyacrylamide-PEGA resins, the analysis of the 2D spectra was hampered by missing signals and extensive overlaps, and only a propensity toward a peptide secondary structure could be derived from the assigned NOE correlations. When the FMDV peptide was linked to the polyoxyethylene-based POEPOP resin, it was found to adopt in dimethylformamide a helical conformation encompassing the C-terminal domain from residues 152 to 159. This conformation is very close to that of the free peptide previously analyzed in 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol. Our study clearly demonstrates that a regular helical structure can be adopted by a resin-bound bioactive peptide. Moreover, a change in the folding was observed when the same peptide-POEPOP conjugate was swollen in aqueous solution, displaying the same conformational features as the free peptide in water. The possibility of studying solid-supported ordered secondary structures by the HRMAS NMR technique in a wide range of solvents can be extended either to other biologically relevant peptides and proteins or to new synthetic oligomers.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, biomolecular, Capsid, Capsid Proteins, Epitopes, I2CT, Molecular Sequence Data, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Peptide Fragments, Plant, Protein Structure, Resins, Secondary, Solvents, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Casimir J R, Iterbeke K, Nest W Van Den, Trescol-Biémont M C, Dumortier H, Muller S, Gerlier D, Rabourdin-Combe C, Tourwé D, Paris J
Conformational restriction of the Tyr53 side-chain in the decapeptide HE Journal Article
In: The Journal of Peptide Research: Official Journal of the American Peptide Society, vol. 56, no. 6, pp. 398–408, 2000, ISSN: 1397-002X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Antigen, Antigen-Presenting Cells, B-Lymphocytes, Chemical, Chickens, Dumortier, I2CT, Major Histocompatibility Complex, Mice, Models, Molecular Sequence Data, Muramidase, Peptide Biosynthesis, Peptides, Phenylalanine, Protein Binding, Protein Conformation, Receptors, T-Cell, Team-Dumortier, Temperature, Tyrosine
@article{casimir_conformational_2000,
title = {Conformational restriction of the Tyr53 side-chain in the decapeptide HE},
author = {J R Casimir and K Iterbeke and W Van Den Nest and M C Trescol-Biémont and H Dumortier and S Muller and D Gerlier and C Rabourdin-Combe and D Tourwé and J Paris},
doi = {10.1034/j.1399-3011.2000.00777.x},
issn = {1397-002X},
year = {2000},
date = {2000-12-01},
journal = {The Journal of Peptide Research: Official Journal of the American Peptide Society},
volume = {56},
number = {6},
pages = {398--408},
abstract = {A series of conformationally restricted analogs of the hen egg lysozyme (HEL) decapeptide 52-61 in which the conformationally flexible Tyr53 residue was replaced by several more constrained tyrosine and phenylalanine analogs was prepared. Among these tyrosine and phenylalanine analogs were 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-7-hydroxyisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid (Htc), 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid (Tic), 4-amino- 1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-8-hydroxy-2-benzazepine-3-one (Hba), 4-amino-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-2-benzazepine-3-one (Aba), 2-amino-6-hydroxytetralin-2-carboxylic acid (Hat) and 2-amino-5-hydroxyindan-2-carboxylic acid (Hai) in which the rotations around Calpha-Cbeta and Cbeta-Cgamma were restricted because of cyclization of the side-chain to the backbone. Synthesis of Pht-Hba-Gly-OH using a modification of the Flynn and de Laszlo procedure is described. Analogs of beta-methyltyrosine (beta-MeTyr) in which the side-chains were biased to particular side-chain torsional angles because of substitution at the beta-hydrogens were also prepared. These analogs of HEL[52-61] peptide were tested for their ability to bind to the major histocompatibility complex class II I-Ak molecule and to be recognized in this context by two T-cell hybridomas, specific for the parent peptide HEL[52-61]. The data showed that the conformation and also the configuration of the Tyr53 residue influenced both the binding of the peptide to I-Ak and the recognition of the peptide/I-Ak complex by a T-cell receptor.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Antigen, Antigen-Presenting Cells, B-Lymphocytes, Chemical, Chickens, Dumortier, I2CT, Major Histocompatibility Complex, Mice, Models, Molecular Sequence Data, Muramidase, Peptide Biosynthesis, Peptides, Phenylalanine, Protein Binding, Protein Conformation, Receptors, T-Cell, Team-Dumortier, Temperature, Tyrosine},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bianco Alberto, Furrer Julien, Limal David, Guichard Gilles, Elbayed Karim, Raya Jésus, Piotto Martial, Briand Jean-Paul
Multistep Synthesis of 2,5-Diketopiperazines on Different Solid Supports Monitored by High Resolution Magic Angle Spinning NMR Spectroscopy Journal Article
In: Journal of Combinatorial Chemistry, vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 681–690, 2000, ISSN: 1520-4766.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{bianco_multistep_2000,
title = {Multistep Synthesis of 2,5-Diketopiperazines on Different Solid Supports Monitored by High Resolution Magic Angle Spinning NMR Spectroscopy},
author = {Alberto Bianco and Julien Furrer and David Limal and Gilles Guichard and Karim Elbayed and Jésus Raya and Martial Piotto and Jean-Paul Briand},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1021/cc0000489},
doi = {10.1021/cc0000489},
issn = {1520-4766},
year = {2000},
date = {2000-11-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {Journal of Combinatorial Chemistry},
volume = {2},
number = {6},
pages = {681--690},
abstract = {The solid-phase synthesis of 2,5-diketopiperazines containing the trans-4-hydroxy-l-proline amino acid residue (Hyp) was performed on Ellman polystyrene, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene (POEPOP), polystyrene-polyoxyethylene NovaSyn, and Wang resins, respectively. The reaction pathway allowed the introduction of different functional groups around the bicyclic scaffold in a combinatorial approach, and it generated mixtures of isomers. A detailed characterization of the single reaction steps by high resolution magic angle spinning (HRMAS) NMR spectroscopy was performed. The NMR spectral resolution of the resin-bound intermediates and final products was greatly influenced by the polymer matrix. The POEPOP resin permitted to obtain HRMAS NMR spectra with a resolution comparable with that of the spectra of the molecules in solution. Moreover, configurational and conformational isomers formed during the solid-phase reaction steps could be detected and easily assigned. Therefore, the combination of the HRMAS NMR technique with the use of nonaromatic resins may become an extremely powerful tool in solid-phase organic synthesis. This approach will allow the monitoring of multistep reactions and the conception of on-bead structural studies either on small molecules or on natural and/or synthetic oligomers.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Monneaux F, Muller S
Laboratory protocols for the identification of Th cell epitopes on self-antigens in mice with systemic autoimmune diseases Journal Article
In: Journal of Immunological Methods, vol. 244, no. 1-2, pp. 195–204, 2000, ISSN: 0022-1759.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Antigen Presentation, Antigen-Presenting Cells, Autoantigens, B-Lymphocytes, Coculture Techniques, Epitopes, Female, Flow Cytometry, I2CT, Inbred MRL lpr, Inbred NZB, Lupus Erythematosus, Lymphocyte Activation, Mice, Monneaux, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Systemic, T-Lymphocyte, Team-Dumortier, Th1 Cells, Th2 Cells
@article{monneaux_laboratory_2000,
title = {Laboratory protocols for the identification of Th cell epitopes on self-antigens in mice with systemic autoimmune diseases},
author = {F Monneaux and S Muller},
doi = {10.1016/s0022-1759(00)00256-8},
issn = {0022-1759},
year = {2000},
date = {2000-10-01},
journal = {Journal of Immunological Methods},
volume = {244},
number = {1-2},
pages = {195--204},
abstract = {T cells play a critical role in both the immunological and clinical manifestations of systemic autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Although in normal mice multiple T cell epitopes have been characterized in several self-proteins, there is little information on the fine specificity of autoreactive T cells in lupus model mice and humans. In SLE-prone mice and humans, the only Th cell epitopes identified at the molecular level in self-antigens concern histones and nucleosomes, and the 70-kD U1-snRNP protein. T cell characterization in certain autoimmune mice such as MRL lpr/lpr and NZB/NZW mice has been largely impaired by their hyporesponsiveness in response to mitogen and minimal IL-2 secretion. In addition, MRL lpr/lpr mice also develop lymphadenopathy characterized by the progressive accumulation of functionally immature CD4(-) CD8(-) T cells. It is therefore important to optimize the methods used to measure T cell proliferation and cytokine production ex vivo in order to identify minimal activation in the presence of appropriate antigen. The protocol described in this article has been used for identifying in young MRL lpr/lpr and NZB/NZW mice a CD4(+) T cell epitope in the murine 70-kD U1-RNP protein.},
keywords = {Animals, Antigen Presentation, Antigen-Presenting Cells, Autoantigens, B-Lymphocytes, Coculture Techniques, Epitopes, Female, Flow Cytometry, I2CT, Inbred MRL lpr, Inbred NZB, Lupus Erythematosus, Lymphocyte Activation, Mice, Monneaux, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Systemic, T-Lymphocyte, Team-Dumortier, Th1 Cells, Th2 Cells},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Dumortier H, Monneaux F, Jahn-Schmid B, Briand J P, Skriner K, Cohen P L, Smolen J S, Steiner G, Muller S
B and Ŧ cell responses to the spliceosomal heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins A2 and B1 in normal and lupus mice Journal Article
In: Journal of Immunology (Baltimore, Md.: 1950), vol. 165, no. 4, pp. 2297–2305, 2000, ISSN: 0022-1767.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Autoantibodies, B-Lymphocytes, Dumortier, Epitope Mapping, Female, Heterogeneous Nuclear, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Group A-B, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoproteins, Humans, I2CT, Immunoglobulin G, Inbred BALB C, Inbred C57BL, Inbred CBA, Inbred MRL lpr, Injections, Lupus Nephritis, Lymphocyte Activation, Male, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Recombinant Proteins, Ribonucleoproteins, RNA, Spliceosomes, Subcutaneous, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, transgenic
@article{dumortier_b_2000,
title = {B and Ŧ cell responses to the spliceosomal heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins A2 and B1 in normal and lupus mice},
author = {H Dumortier and F Monneaux and B Jahn-Schmid and J P Briand and K Skriner and P L Cohen and J S Smolen and G Steiner and S Muller},
doi = {10.4049/jimmunol.165.4.2297},
issn = {0022-1767},
year = {2000},
date = {2000-08-01},
journal = {Journal of Immunology (Baltimore, Md.: 1950)},
volume = {165},
number = {4},
pages = {2297--2305},
abstract = {Autoantibodies directed against spliceosomal heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs) are a typical feature of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and mixed-connective tissue disease. With the aim of investigating a potential pathogenic role of these Abs, we have studied the Ab response to A2/B1 hnRNPs in different murine models of lupus. The specificity of anti-A2/B1 Abs was tested with a series of 14 overlapping synthetic peptides covering the region 1-206 of A2 that contains most of the epitopes recognized by patients' Abs. A major epitope recognized very early during the course of the disease by Abs from most of MRL lpr/lpr mice but not from other lupus mice and from mice of different MHC haplotypes immunized against B1 was identified in residues 50-70. This peptide contains a highly conserved sequence RGFGFVTF also present in other hnRNPs and small nuclear ribonucleoproteins. Abs reacting with a second A2 epitope identified in residues 35-55 were detectable several weeks later, suggesting an intramolecular B cell epitope spreading during the course of the disease. We identified several T cell epitopes within the region 35-175 that generated an effective Th cell response with IL-2 and IFN-gamma secretion in nonautoimmune CBA/J mice sharing the same MHC haplotype H-2k as MRL/lpr mice. None of the peptides stimulated T cells primed in vivo with B1. Because Abs to peptide 50-70 were detected significantly earlier than Abs reacting with other A2 peptides and the protein itself, it is possible that within the protein, this segment contains residues playing an initiator role in the induction of the anti-A2/B1 and antispliceosome Ab response.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Autoantibodies, B-Lymphocytes, Dumortier, Epitope Mapping, Female, Heterogeneous Nuclear, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Group A-B, Heterogeneous-Nuclear Ribonucleoproteins, Humans, I2CT, Immunoglobulin G, Inbred BALB C, Inbred C57BL, Inbred CBA, Inbred MRL lpr, Injections, Lupus Nephritis, Lymphocyte Activation, Male, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Recombinant Proteins, Ribonucleoproteins, RNA, Spliceosomes, Subcutaneous, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, transgenic},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Monneaux F, Briand J P, Muller S
In: European Journal of Immunology, vol. 30, no. 8, pp. 2191–2200, 2000, ISSN: 0014-2980.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Motifs, Animals, Antigen-Presenting Cells, Autoimmunity, B-Lymphocytes, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Epitopes, Female, I2CT, Inbred BALB C, Inbred CBA, Inbred MRL lpr, Lupus Vulgaris, Lymphocyte Activation, Mice, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Ribonucleoprotein, T-Lymphocyte, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear
@article{monneaux_b_2000,
title = {B and Ŧ cell immune response to small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles in lupus mice: autoreactive CD4(+) Ŧ cells recognize a Ŧ cell epitope located within the RNP80 motif of the 70K protein},
author = {F Monneaux and J P Briand and S Muller},
doi = {10.1002/1521-4141(2000)30:8<2191::AID-IMMU2191>3.0.CO;2-R},
issn = {0014-2980},
year = {2000},
date = {2000-08-01},
journal = {European Journal of Immunology},
volume = {30},
number = {8},
pages = {2191--2200},
abstract = {Systemic lupus erythematosus is characterized by the presence of high titers of autoantibodies reacting with various components of the U1 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particle (snRNP). It has been suggested that these antibodies are produced by an antigen-driven mechanism under the dependence of antigen-specific T cells. To investigate the role of T cell help in this process, we sought, with 20 overlapping peptides, the Th epitopes on the U1-70K snRNP in unprimed H-2(k) MRL / lpr lupus mice and immunized CBA normal mice. The peptide 131 - 151 was recognized by both IgG autoantibodies and CD4(+) T cells from 7 - 9-week-old MRL / lpr mice. In this test, antigen-presenting cells (APC) from MRL / lpr mice were required; APC from naive CBA mice failed to stimulate CD4(+) cells from MRL / lpr mice. The potential role of MRL / lpr B cells as APC, the expression of MHC class II molecules at their surface and their activation state (expression of CD69, CD80 / B7-1 and CD86 / B7-2 molecules) were studied. Peptide 131 - 151 bound both I-A(k) and I-E(k) class II molecules and favored an IL-2-positive T cell response but not IFN-gamma, IL-6 and IL-10 secretion. Segment 131 - 151 is localized within the RNP80 motif and contains residues that are highly conserved in many nuclear, nucleolar and cytoplasmic RNA binding proteins.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Motifs, Animals, Antigen-Presenting Cells, Autoimmunity, B-Lymphocytes, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Epitopes, Female, I2CT, Inbred BALB C, Inbred CBA, Inbred MRL lpr, Lupus Vulgaris, Lymphocyte Activation, Mice, Monneaux, Peptide Fragments, Ribonucleoprotein, T-Lymphocyte, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bianco Alberto, Sonksen Carsten P, Roepstorff Peter, Briand Jean-Paul
Solid-Phase Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Highly Substituted Hydroxyproline-Based 2,5-Diketopiperazines Journal Article
In: The Journal of Organic Chemistry, vol. 65, no. 7, pp. 2179–2187, 2000, ISSN: 0022-3263.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{bianco_solid-phase_2000,
title = {Solid-Phase Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Highly Substituted Hydroxyproline-Based 2,5-Diketopiperazines},
author = {Alberto Bianco and Carsten P Sonksen and Peter Roepstorff and Jean-Paul Briand},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1021/jo991818+},
doi = {10.1021/jo991818+},
issn = {0022-3263},
year = {2000},
date = {2000-04-01},
urldate = {2020-03-31},
journal = {The Journal of Organic Chemistry},
volume = {65},
number = {7},
pages = {2179--2187},
abstract = {Two general solid-phase methods for the synthesis of a new class of 2,5-diketopiperazines (DKPs) containing the trans-4-hydroxy-l-proline amino acid residue (Hyp) have been developed. An N-protected hydroxyproline methyl ester was linked through the hydroxyl function to the Ellman resin. The synthesis procedures were conceived to enable a sequence of Hyp alkylation, Hyp N-acylation, cyclization, and amide bond alkylation. Up to three different centers of molecular diversity were introduced around the DKP scaffold. Highly functionalized bicyclic compounds were obtained in good yield and purity. The alkylation of hydroxyproline αCH was performed without control of the diastereoselectivity. During the final alkylation of the backbone, amide bond epimerization at the α-carbon atoms of the two amino acid residues was observed. The structures of representative DKPs were elucidated with multidimensional NMR experiments. The described reaction pathways can be applied to the identification of heterocyclic molecule inhibitors to diverse enzyme targets.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Nisole Sébastien, Krust Bernard, Dam Elisabeth, Bianco Alberto, Seddiki Nabila, Loaec Solen, Callebaut Christian, Guichard Gilles, Muller Sylviane, Briand J, Hovanessian Ara
The HB-19 pseudopeptide 5[Kψ(CH2N)PR]-TASP inhibits attachment of Ŧ lymphocyte- and macrophage-tropic HIV to permissive cells Journal Article
In: AIDS research and human retroviruses, vol. 16, pp. 237–49, 2000.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: I2CT, Team-Bianco
@article{nisole_hb-19_2000,
title = {The HB-19 pseudopeptide 5[Kψ(CH2N)PR]-TASP inhibits attachment of Ŧ lymphocyte- and macrophage-tropic HIV to permissive cells},
author = {Sébastien Nisole and Bernard Krust and Elisabeth Dam and Alberto Bianco and Nabila Seddiki and Solen Loaec and Christian Callebaut and Gilles Guichard and Sylviane Muller and J Briand and Ara Hovanessian},
doi = {10.1089/088922200309331},
year = {2000},
date = {2000-03-01},
journal = {AIDS research and human retroviruses},
volume = {16},
pages = {237--49},
abstract = {The HB-19 pseudopeptide 5[Kpsi(CH2N)PR]-TASP[psi(CH2N) indicating a reduced peptide bond], which binds the cell surface-expressed nucleolin, is a potent inhibitor of HIV infection. Here, by using primary T lymphocyte cultures and an experimental cell model to monitor HIV entry, we show that HB-19 inhibits in a dose-dependent manner both T lymphocyte- and macrophage-tropic HIV isolates. Similar positively charged control pseudopeptides have no effect on HIV infection even at high concentrations. These observations, and the fact that HB-19 has no effect on SIV-mac and HIV-1 pseudotyped with VSV envelope glycoproteins, confirm the specific nature of this inhibitor against the entry process mediated by the HIV envelope glycoproteins. Finally, association of low doses of HB-19 with beta-chemokines or AZT results in an increased inhibitory effect on HIV infection. HB-19 has no inhibitory effect when added to cells a few hours after HIV entry. On the other hand, in HB-19-pretreated cells, the inhibitory effect persists for several hours, even after washing cells to remove away the unbound pseudopeptide. Under such conditions, the attachment of HIV particles to cells is inhibited as efficiently as by neutralizing monoclonal antibodies directed against the V3 loop. In view of its specific mode of action on various HIV isolates, HB-19 represents a potential anti-HIV drug.},
keywords = {I2CT, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Dumortier H, Abbal M, Fort M, Briand J P, Cantagrel A, Muller S
MHC class II gene associations with autoantibodies to U1A and SmD1 proteins Journal Article
In: International Immunology, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 249–257, 1999, ISSN: 0953-8178.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Alleles, Antibody Specificity, Autoantibodies, Autoantigens, Autoimmune Diseases, Blotting, Dumortier, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Genes, HLA-DP Antigens, HLA-DP beta-Chains, HLA-DQ Antigens, HLA-DQ beta-Chains, HLA-DR Antigens, HLA-DRB1 Chains, Humans, I2CT, MHC Class II, Peptides, Rheumatic Diseases, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, RNA-Binding Proteins, Small Nuclear, snRNP Core Proteins, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear, Western
@article{dumortier_mhc_1999,
title = {MHC class II gene associations with autoantibodies to U1A and SmD1 proteins},
author = {H Dumortier and M Abbal and M Fort and J P Briand and A Cantagrel and S Muller},
doi = {10.1093/intimm/11.2.249},
issn = {0953-8178},
year = {1999},
date = {1999-01-01},
journal = {International Immunology},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
pages = {249--257},
abstract = {Autoantibodies against U small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNP) are frequently present in the serum of patients with systemic rheumatic diseases, and have been reported to be associated with HLA-DR and -DQ genes. To better define the role of HLA genes in the production of such antibodies, we studied immunogenetic associations with autoantibodies reacting with U1 RNP, U1A and SmD1 proteins, and synthetic peptides containing immunodominant linear epitopes of these proteins. Only two out of the 15 overlapping peptides of U1A (i.e. peptides 35-58 and 257-282) and three of 11 peptides of SmD1 (i.e. peptides 1-20, 44-67 and 97-119) were significantly recognized by patients' sera selected on the basis of their antibody positivity with RNP in immunodiffusion. The distribution of DRB1, DQB1 and DPB1 alleles among the anti-RNP antibody-positive patients (n = 28) and healthy control subjects was similar. Antibodies against U1A (tested in Western immunoblotting with HeLa cell extracts) were positively associated to DRB1*06 allele; antibodies reacting with SmD1 peptide 44-67 were negatively associated to DRB1*02 and DQB1*0602 alleles. No association was found between DPB1 alleles and antibodies reacting with U1A and SmD1 antigens. This first study reporting an association between autoantibodies reacting with U1A and SmD1 proteins (and peptides of these proteins), and immunogenetic markers suggest that the production of antibody subsets directed against different components (or regions of these proteins) bound to the same snRNP particle is associated with distinct MHC class II alleles.},
keywords = {Alleles, Antibody Specificity, Autoantibodies, Autoantigens, Autoimmune Diseases, Blotting, Dumortier, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Genes, HLA-DP Antigens, HLA-DP beta-Chains, HLA-DQ Antigens, HLA-DQ beta-Chains, HLA-DR Antigens, HLA-DRB1 Chains, Humans, I2CT, MHC Class II, Peptides, Rheumatic Diseases, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, RNA-Binding Proteins, Small Nuclear, snRNP Core Proteins, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear, Western},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Dumortier H, Gunnewiek J Klein, Roussel J P, van Aarssen Y, Briand J P, van Venrooij W J, Muller S
In: Nucleic Acids Research, vol. 26, no. 23, pp. 5486–5491, 1998, ISSN: 0305-1048.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Dumortier, HeLa Cells, Humans, I2CT, Molecular Sequence Data, Peptide Fragments, Protein Binding, Rabbits, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Solutions, Spliceosomes, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear, Zinc, Zinc Fingers
@article{dumortier_at_1998,
title = {At least three linear regions but not the zinc-finger domain of U1C protein are exposed at the surface of the protein in solution and on the human spliceosomal U1 snRNP particle},
author = {H Dumortier and J Klein Gunnewiek and J P Roussel and Y van Aarssen and J P Briand and W J van Venrooij and S Muller},
doi = {10.1093/nar/26.23.5486},
issn = {0305-1048},
year = {1998},
date = {1998-12-01},
journal = {Nucleic Acids Research},
volume = {26},
number = {23},
pages = {5486--5491},
abstract = {No structural information on U1C protein either in its free state or bound to the spliceosomal U1 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein (snRNP) particle is currently available. Using rabbit antibodies raised against a complete set of 15 U1C overlapping synthetic peptides (16-30 residues long) in different immunochemical tests, linear regions exposed at the surface of free and U1 snRNP-bound U1C were identified. Epitopes within at least three regions spanning residues 31-62, 85-103 and 116-159 were recognized on free and plastic-immobilized recombinant human U1C expressed in Escherichia coli, on in vitro translated U1C protein and on U1C bound to the U1 snRNP particle present in HeLa S100 extract. Using a zinc affinity labeling method, we further showed that the N-terminal U1C peptide containing a zinc-finger motif (peptide 5-34) effectively binds65Zn2+. The N-terminal region of U1C, which is functional in U1 snRNP assembly, is apparently not located at the surface of the U1 snRNP particle.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Dumortier, HeLa Cells, Humans, I2CT, Molecular Sequence Data, Peptide Fragments, Protein Binding, Rabbits, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Solutions, Spliceosomes, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear, Zinc, Zinc Fingers},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Hoet R M, Raats J M, de Wildt R, Dumortier H, Muller S, van den Hoogen F, van Venrooij W J
In: Molecular Immunology, vol. 35, no. 16, pp. 1045–1055, 1998, ISSN: 0161-5890.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Antibodies, Autoantibodies, Cross Reactions, Dumortier, Epitope Mapping, Genes, HeLa Cells, Humans, I2CT, Immunoglobulin, Immunoglobulin Fragments, Immunoglobulin Variable Region, Immunohistochemistry, Lupus Erythematosus, Monoclonal, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Systemic, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear
@article{hoet_human_1998,
title = {Human monoclonal autoantibody fragments from combinatorial antibody libraries directed to the U1snRNP associated U1C protein; epitope mapping, immunolocalization and V-gene usage},
author = {R M Hoet and J M Raats and R de Wildt and H Dumortier and S Muller and F van den Hoogen and W J van Venrooij},
doi = {10.1016/s0161-5890(98)00093-5},
issn = {0161-5890},
year = {1998},
date = {1998-11-01},
journal = {Molecular Immunology},
volume = {35},
number = {16},
pages = {1045--1055},
abstract = {To study the localization and function of the U1snRNP associated U1C protein, so far only human sera from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) overlap syndrome patients have been used. Here we report for the first time the isolation of human monoclonal anti-UIC autoantibody fragments from IgG derived combinatorial and semi-synthetic human antibody libraries. Two classes of human monoclonal anti-UIC (auto)antibodies were found: specific anti-U1C autoantibodies, recognizing U1C only, and cross-reactive antibodies which also react with U1A and Sm-B/B'proteins. The heavy chains (V(H)genes) of all five antibodies from the semi-synthetic libraries and two of the three U1C-specific patient derived autoantibody fragments are encoded by V(H)3 genes, in which V(H) 3-30 (DP-49) was overrepresented. The heavy chain of the two cross-reactive autoantibodies are derived from the 3-07 (DP-54) gene. Three epitope regions on the U1C protein are targeted by these antibodies. (1) Four U1C specific antibodies recognize an N-terminal region of U1C in which amino acids 30-63 are essential for recognition, (2) two antibodies recognize only the complete U1C protein, and (3) two cross-reactive and one U1C specific antibody recognize the C-terminal domain in which amino acids 98-126 are critical for recognition. The two cross-reactive antibodies (K 11 and K 15) recognize the proline-rich region of the U1C protein (amino acids 98 126) and cross-react with proline-rich regions in Sm-B/B' (amino acids 163-184) and U1A (amino acids 187-204). All 10 antibody fragments are able to immunoprecipitate the native U1snRNP particle. The two cross-reactive antibodies immunoprecipitate the other Sm containing snRNPs as well. Using confocal immunofluorescence microscopy we could show that the major part of the U1C protein is localized within the coiled body structure.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Antibodies, Autoantibodies, Cross Reactions, Dumortier, Epitope Mapping, Genes, HeLa Cells, Humans, I2CT, Immunoglobulin, Immunoglobulin Fragments, Immunoglobulin Variable Region, Immunohistochemistry, Lupus Erythematosus, Monoclonal, Ribonucleoprotein, Ribonucleoproteins, Small Nuclear, Systemic, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Mézière C, Viguier M, Dumortier H, Lo-Man R, Leclerc C, Guillet J G, Briand J P, Muller S
In vivo Ŧ helper cell response to retro-inverso peptidomimetics Journal Article
In: Journal of Immunology (Baltimore, Md.: 1950), vol. 159, no. 7, pp. 3230–3237, 1997, ISSN: 0022-1767.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Antibodies, Antigen, Capsid, Capsid Proteins, Dumortier, Female, Helper-Inducer, Histocompatibility Antigens Class II, I2CT, Immunoglobulin Allotypes, Immunoglobulin G, Inbred BALB C, Injections, Intraperitoneal, Lymphocyte Activation, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Peptide Fragments, Poliovirus, Protein Binding, Receptors, T-Cell, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, Viral
@article{meziere_vivo_1997,
title = {In vivo Ŧ helper cell response to retro-inverso peptidomimetics},
author = {C Mézière and M Viguier and H Dumortier and R Lo-Man and C Leclerc and J G Guillet and J P Briand and S Muller},
issn = {0022-1767},
year = {1997},
date = {1997-10-01},
journal = {Journal of Immunology (Baltimore, Md.: 1950)},
volume = {159},
number = {7},
pages = {3230--3237},
abstract = {Peptide analogues containing reversed peptide bonds between each residue along the peptide sequence (retro-inverso modification) have been analyzed for their antigenic and in vivo immunogenic properties in the MHC II and Th cell response context. Two antigenic peptides were selected for this study, namely peptide 103-115 of poliovirus VP1, which is involved in the production of Abs that neutralize the infectivity of the virus, and peptide 435-446 from the third constant region of mouse heavy chain IgG2a allopeptide gamma 2ab, which mimics a corneal Ag implicated in autoimmune keratitis. In a competition assay performed in vitro using reference hybridomas of known MHC class II restriction, both retro-inverso analogues bound (although more weakly in our test) to I-Ad and/or I-Ed class II molecules. However, in both cases, this lower affinity was apparently largely compensated in vivo, as a T cell response (with IL-2 secretion), equivalent to that obtained with the wild-type peptides, was observed following immunization of BALB/c mice with the retro-inverso analogues. Moreover, these T cells proliferated and produced IL-2 in response to the cognate peptides. It is concluded that the T cell receptors of T cells primed in vivo with the retro-inverso analogues readily cross-react with parent and retro-inverso analogue-MHC complexes. The approach of using pseudopeptides containing changes involving the backbone, and not the orientation of side chains, may thus be promising to design potent immunogens for class II-restricted T cells.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Antibodies, Antigen, Capsid, Capsid Proteins, Dumortier, Female, Helper-Inducer, Histocompatibility Antigens Class II, I2CT, Immunoglobulin Allotypes, Immunoglobulin G, Inbred BALB C, Injections, Intraperitoneal, Lymphocyte Activation, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Peptide Fragments, Poliovirus, Protein Binding, Receptors, T-Cell, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Dumortier, Viral},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Halimi H, Dumortier H, Briand J P, Muller S
Comparison of two different methods using overlapping synthetic peptides for localizing linear B cell epitopes in the U1 snRNP-C autoantigen Journal Article
In: Journal of Immunological Methods, vol. 199, no. 1, pp. 77–85, 1996, ISSN: 0022-1759.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Autoantigens, B-Lymphocytes, Dumortier, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Epitope Mapping, Humans, I2CT, Lupus Erythematosus, Molecular Sequence Data, Peptides, Ribonucleoprotein, Systemic, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear
@article{halimi_comparison_1996,
title = {Comparison of two different methods using overlapping synthetic peptides for localizing linear B cell epitopes in the U1 snRNP-C autoantigen},
author = {H Halimi and H Dumortier and J P Briand and S Muller},
doi = {10.1016/s0022-1759(96)00171-8},
issn = {0022-1759},
year = {1996},
date = {1996-11-01},
journal = {Journal of Immunological Methods},
volume = {199},
number = {1},
pages = {77--85},
abstract = {We have compared the performances of two different approaches using overlapping synthetic peptides to identify the location of linear epitopes of the U1 snRNP-C autoantigen. The first method was based on the use of 15 overlapping peptides (16-30 residue-long) synthesized using conventional Fmoc chemistry, removed from the resin by a standard cleavage procedure, and tested by ELISA after direct coating to polyvinyl microtiter plates. The second approach used a commercial kit (SPOT) to synthesize 75 overlapping decapeptides on cellulose membrane which were assayed by a direct immunoenzymatic test. Both standard and SPOTscan methods were evaluated with antibodies raised in rabbits against synthetic peptides of U1C and sera from patients with autoimmune diseases. In addition to inherent problems linked to the SPOT synthesis (in particular the impossibility of checking the quality of peptides), a number of limitations in the SPOTscan method were identified (e.g. a certain lack of sensitivity and, in one case, the complete lack of peptide reactivity due to the removal of charged end groups at both extremities). However, we found no background with sera from autoimmune patients in the SPOTscan and the antigenic maps obtained using the two approaches generally agreed. This study shows that the SPOTscan approach represents a simple, relatively non expensive and rapid method for initial screening to identify candidate sequences that may be dominant linear epitopes in a protein. Subsequent analysis and controls should include the preparation of conventionally synthesized peptides for formal immunochemical investigations.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Autoantigens, B-Lymphocytes, Dumortier, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Epitope Mapping, Humans, I2CT, Lupus Erythematosus, Molecular Sequence Data, Peptides, Ribonucleoprotein, Systemic, Team-Dumortier, U1 Small Nuclear},
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tppubtype = {article}
}
Briand J P, Guichard G, Dumortier H, Muller S
Retro-inverso peptidomimetics as new immunological probes. Validation and application to the detection of antibodies in rheumatic diseases Journal Article
In: The Journal of Biological Chemistry, vol. 270, no. 35, pp. 20686–20691, 1995, ISSN: 0021-9258.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Antibodies, Autoantibodies, Autoimmune Diseases, Dumortier, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Humans, I2CT, Immunoassay, Lupus Erythematosus, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Monoclonal, Peptide Fragments, Peptides, Rheumatic Diseases, Stereoisomerism, Structure-Activity Relationship, Systemic, Team-Dumortier
@article{briand_retro-inverso_1995,
title = {Retro-inverso peptidomimetics as new immunological probes. Validation and application to the detection of antibodies in rheumatic diseases},
author = {J P Briand and G Guichard and H Dumortier and S Muller},
doi = {10.1074/jbc.270.35.20686},
issn = {0021-9258},
year = {1995},
date = {1995-09-01},
journal = {The Journal of Biological Chemistry},
volume = {270},
number = {35},
pages = {20686--20691},
abstract = {Retro-inverso peptides which contain NH-CO bonds instead of CO-NH peptide bonds are much more resistant to proteolysis than L-peptides. Moreover, they have been shown recently to be able to mimic natural L-peptides with respect to poly- and monoclonal antibodies (Guichard, G., Benkirane, N., Zeder-Lutz, G., Van Regenmortel, M. H. V., Briand, J. P., and Muller, S. (1994b) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 91, 9765-9769). We have further tested the capacity of retro-inverso peptidomimetics to serve as possible targets for antibodies produced by lupus mice and by patients with rheumatic autoimmune diseases. Several retro-inverso peptides corresponding to sequences known to be recognized by autoantibodies were synthesized, namely peptides 28-45 and 130-135 of H3, 277-291 of the Ro/SSA 52-kDa protein, and 304-324 of the Ro/SSA 60-kDa protein, and tested with autoimmune sera by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. We have found that retro-inverso peptides are recognized as well as or even better than natural peptides by antibodies from autoimmune patients and lupus mice. This new approach may lead to important progress in the future development of immunodiagnostic assays, particularly in the case of diseases characterized by inflammatory reactions in the course of which the level of degradative enzymes is increased.},
keywords = {Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Antibodies, Autoantibodies, Autoimmune Diseases, Dumortier, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Humans, I2CT, Immunoassay, Lupus Erythematosus, Mice, Molecular Sequence Data, Monoclonal, Peptide Fragments, Peptides, Rheumatic Diseases, Stereoisomerism, Structure-Activity Relationship, Systemic, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
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