丙型肝炎病毒CTL表位的HLA-A2限制性及其免疫学效应研究

Objective To explore the HLA-A2 restriction and immunogenicity of 5 previously identified HCV-speeific CTL epitopes. Methods Based on T2 cell, to explore the HLA-A2 restriction of previously identified HCV-specific CTL epitopes by MHC-peptide complex stabilization assay;To detect pep-tide-specific CTL in HLA-A2+ PBMC stimulated by HLA-A2-restricted peptides by intracellular cytokine staining(ICS) and ELISPOT; To explore the cytotoxicity of peptide-specific CTL to same peptide-loaded T2 cells (target cells) by CTL cytotoxicity test. Results Among 5 previously identified CTL epitopes NS4b_78 (SMMAFSAAL) and NS5a_367 (TVSSALAEL) have high-affinity for HLA-A2 molecules(FI 1) ;ELISPOT results shown that NS4b_78(SMMAFSAAL) and NSSa_367(TVSSALAEL) induced high levels of IFN-γ-se-creting cells [(60±6) SFC/104 PBMC vs (4±1 ) SFC/104 PBMC, P < 0.01 ; (10 ± 3 ) SFC/104 PBMC vs (2±1 ) SFC/104 PBMC, P <0.01, respectively] ;ICS results indicated that there were high percentages of CD8 + IFN-γ+ T cells in total CD8+T cells stimulated by these peptides [(2.33 ±0.22 ) % vs (0.05±0.01)%, P <0.001 ; (0.36±0.06)% vs (0.03±0.01)%, P <0.001, respectively]. Furthermore,peptide-specific CTL could effectively kill same peptide-loadcd T2 cells. Conclusion NS4b_78 (SMMAF-SAAL) and NSSa_367 (TVSSALAEL) were identified as HLA-A2-restricted CTL epitopes which could in-duce immune response in vitro.     

丙型肝炎病毒非结构区5个细胞毒性T细胞表位的鉴定

目的 采用T细胞表位预测软件结合体外实验鉴定丙型肝炎病毒(HCV)特异性细胞毒性T细胞(CTL)表位.方法 采用T表位预测软件Rankpep预测HCV特异性CTL表位,选择候选CTL表位加以合成;用候选CTL表位肽分别刺激HCV感染者以及健康志愿者的外周血单个核细胞(PBMC),采用酶联免疫斑点试验(ELISPOT)检测PBMC中肽特异性分泌IFN-γ的斑点形成细胞(spots forming cells,SFC)的水平,采用细胞内细胞因子染色(intracellular cytokine staining,ICS)检测PBMC中肽特异性IFN-γ+CD8+T细胞的水平.结果 用5条候选CTL表位肽[NS3 450(TVPQDAVSR)、NS3 594(GPTPLLYRL)、NS4b 78(SMMAFSAAL)、NS5a 416(SEENVSVVF)和NS5a 367(TVSSALAEL)]分别刺激10个HCV感染者和2个健康者的PBMC后,健康者的PBMC不产生IFN-γ而7个HCV感染者的PBMC产生IFN-γ;HCV感染者的PBMC中肽特异性分泌IFN-γ的细胞的频率为(5-36)SFC/105 PBMC,肽特异性IFN-γ+CD8+T细胞占总CD8+T细胞的百分比为0.02%～0.25%.结论 ELISPOT结果和ICS结果证实5条肽NS3 450、NS3 594、NS4b 78、NSSa 416和NS5a 367为全新的HCV特异性CTL表位.     

癌-睾丸抗原MAGEC2 HLA-A3限制性细胞毒性T淋巴细胞表位的鉴定

目的:预测并初步鉴定HLA-A3超型限制性MAGEC2抗原特异性细胞毒性T细胞(CTL)表位肽,为基于超型表位的MAGEC2治疗提供实验基础及新的候选靶标。方法:通过BIMAS、SYFPEITHI和IEDB软件预测打分来选取MAGEC2的HLA-A3限制性表位;结合力实验用于检测候选表位与T2A3细胞表面HLA-A3分子的结合能力,ELISPOT实验检测候选表位肽诱导的CTL分泌IFN-γ的能力,体外细胞毒实验检测侯选表位肽诱导的CTL杀伤靶细胞的能力。结果 :表位肽P147、P167、P196、P229和P251具有较好的HLA-A3结合力。ELISPOT实验结果显示表位肽P167、P196和P251诱导的CTL具有分泌IFN-γ的能力。细胞毒实验结果显示表位肽P196和P251诱导的CTL对靶细胞有一定的杀伤作用(P0.05或P0.01)。结论 :P196和P251有更高的HLA-A3分子亲和力,保留了原有的免疫原性,是优秀的MAGEC2抗原的HLA-A3限制性CTL候选表位,可以成为新的抗肿瘤多肽免疫治疗疫苗的候选表位。     

汉滩病毒核衣壳蛋白C-端T细胞表位鉴定

目的　鉴定汉滩病毒核衣壳蛋白 (HTNVNP)C 端T细胞表位 ,为肾综合征出血热(HFRS)发病机理、疫苗研制及抗病毒免疫反应研究奠定基础。方法　采用Ficoll密度梯度离心法分离HFRS恢复期患者外周血单个核细胞 (PBMC)。用IFN γELISPOT实验和T细胞增殖实验 ,测试 7名患者PBMC对 2 3条NPC 端合成多肽的T细胞应答。结果　IFN γELISPOT实验结果表明 ,2名供体(3、4 )可分别检测到对 5 1、70号 2条多肽特异性T细胞应答。在供体 3,70号肽特异性T细胞频率为4 5SFC 10 6 PBMC ;在供体 4 ,5 1号肽特异性T细胞频率为 82SFC 10 6 PBMC。T细胞增殖实验与ELISPOT结果基本一致 ,但 5 3号肽和 6 4号肽还可分别刺激供体 1和供体 4的T细胞增殖 ,而未能诱导IFN γ分泌。结论　 5 1号和 70号多肽可能是NPC 端较强的T细胞表位。     

CTL识别的HLA-A2限制性人卵巢癌相关抗原OVA66表位的鉴定

目的：鉴定CTL识别的HLA—A2限制性人卵巢癌相关抗原OVA66表位。方法：以细胞因子从外周血单个核细胞(PBMC)中诱导树突状细胞(DC)，通过形态学观察和流式细胞术进行鉴定。用表位预测法选取并合成两种肽分子，分别脉冲成熟的DC，并刺激HLA—A2^ 健康人自体CD8^ T细胞，1wk后，用脉冲肽的自体PBMC以每7d的间隔刺激该CD8^ T细胞3次。以共接受4次抗原肽刺激的T细胞作为CTL，用乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)释放试验，检测CTL对靶细胞的杀伤效应。用酶联免疫斑点法(ELISPOT)．检测CTL中抗原特异性分泌IFN-γ的T细胞数。结果：形态学和流式细胞术的结果显示．PBMC可诱生成熟的DC。肽1235(FLPDHINIV)诱导的CTL．可特异性杀伤1235脉冲的T2细胞和OVA66^ 、HLA—A2^ 的SW480细胞，且L235诱导的特异性分泌IFN-γ的T细胞数增加。结论：卵巢癌相关抗原OVA66的HLA—A2限制性CTL表位1235．能激发对肿瘤抗原的特异性免疫应答，为制备肿瘤特异性肽疫苗奠定了实验基础。     

肝素酶HLA-A2限制性CTL表位肽的筛选及其活性鉴定

目的 预测并鉴定新的人乙酰肝素酶(Hpa)抗原的HLA-A2限制性CTL表位,为恶性肿瘤多肽疫苗的免疫治疗提供依据. 方法 采用SYFPEITHI和BIMAS软件预测方法,对肝素酶HLA-A2限制性CTL表位进行预测,合成候选表位肽;利用T2细胞特点,对合成的候选肽与HLA-A2分子进行亲和力分析;利用乳酸脱氢酶释放试验检测待检肽特异性CTL诱导活性;利用ELISPOT检测T细胞活性. 结果 在所筛选的6条候选CTL表位肽中,Hpa(310～318)FLNPDVLDI与HLA-A2分子具有高亲和力,在体外可有效诱导肝素酶特异性CTL的产生,对肝素酶阳性且HLA-A2限制性的HCC-LM6肝癌细胞及SW-480结肠癌细胞具有明显的杀伤效应,且能有效诱导IFN-γ分泌,增强免疫活性. 结论 首次发现Hpa(310～318)FLNPDVLDI可能是肿瘤肝素酶抗原的HLA-A2限制性CTL表位.     

人锌转运蛋白8的HLA-A~*0201限制性CTL表位的预测及初步验证

目的预测和初步鉴定1型糖尿病(T1DM)主要自身抗原锌转运蛋白8(ZnT8)的HLA-A*0201限制性细胞毒性T淋巴细胞(cytotoxic T lymphocytes,CTL)表位,为基于ZnT8抗原表位的特异性免疫治疗奠定基础。方法选取BIMAS预测工具预测该抗原HLA-A*0201限制性结合肽,人工合成待测表位肽,利用T2细胞株测定各肽与HLA-A*0201分子的结合力。利用酶联免疫斑点检测(enzyme-linked immunospotassay,ELISPOT)方法检测候选肽刺激T1DM患者外周血单个核细胞分泌IFN-γ和IL-2的能力,利用标准51Cr释放试验检测特异性CTL诱导活性。结果在所筛选的5个候选CTL表位中,ZnT8(107-115)、ZnT8(115-123)及ZnT8(145-153)与HLA-A*0201分子具有较高的结合荧光强度,可在体外有效诱导抗原特异性CTL的产生,刺激T1DM患者PBMC分泌IFN-γ和IL-2,并对抗原肽负载的T2细胞具有明显的杀伤效应。结论 ZnT8(107-115)、ZnT8(115-123)及ZnT8(145-153)可能是HLA-A*0201限制性CTL表位,为基于人ZnT8抗原表位的特异性免疫治疗奠定理论基础。     

人乳头状瘤病毒11型E7抗原HLA-A*0201限制性细胞毒性T淋巴细胞表位的功能鉴定

目的 筛选和鉴定人乳头状瘤病毒11型E7抗原(HPVllE7)HLA-A*0201限制性细胞毒性T淋巴细胞(cytotoxic T lymphocyte,CTL)表位.方法 预测HPVllE7抗原HLA-A*0201限制性CTL表位并合成相对应的表位多肽和四聚体(tetramer),即HPVllE7 7-15(TLKDIVLDL)、15-23(LQPPDPVGL)、47-55(PLTQHYQIL)、81-89(DLLLGTLNI)和82-90(LLLGTLNIV).从健康HLA-A*0201成人外周血单一核细胞诱导树突状细胞(DC)并负载上述表位多肽,流式细胞技术检测DC成熟分化标记及ELISA法检测DC分泌的IL-12;成熟DC负载各组多肽后观察DC激活T淋巴细胞的效应,ELISA法检测T细胞分泌的IFN-γ;四聚体检测抗原特异性CD8+ T细胞及乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)释放法评价DC诱导的CTL对靶细胞的特异性体外杀伤效应.结果 预测的5条HPVllE7表位多肽均能诱导DC的成熟分化;E7 7-15、82-90和15-23多肽负载的DC能激活T淋巴细胞分泌高水平IFN-γ;E7 7-15多肽负载的DC能刺激特异性tetramer+CD8+细胞增殖且其诱导的CTL对HPVllE7/293细胞产生高效率的特异性杀伤作用(P<0.05).结论 筛选并鉴定出1条HPVllE7HLA-A*0201限制性CTL表位E7 7-15(TLKDIVLDL),负载该表位肽的DC体外可诱导高效、特异性的CTL效应,抗原性较强,有可能作为HPV感染治疗用肽疫苗的候选表位.     

肝癌高表达抗原MAGEC2 CTL表位肽的鉴定

目的:观察肝癌高表达抗原MAGEC2的改造表位是否有HLA-A2限制性抗肿瘤能力。方法:通过Net CTL 1.2、SYFPEITHI和IEDB软件预测打分选取MAGEC2的HLA-A2限制性表位;替换MAGEC2抗原锚定位点氨基酸获得改造肽;结合力实验检测候选表位与T2细胞表面HLA-A2分子的结合能力,ELISPOT实验和胞内因子染色检测候选表位肽诱导细胞毒性T淋巴细胞(CTL)分泌干扰素γ(IFN-γ)的能力,体外细胞毒实验检测诱导CTL的能力。结果:P248、P248-1Y、P356、P356-1Y、P356-2L和P356-1Y2L具有较好的结合力,且P248-1Y和P356-1Y2L等改造肽与HLA-A2的结合力高于原肽。胞内因子染色和ELISPOT实验结果显示,表位肽P248、P248-1Y、P356和P356-1Y2L诱导的CTL具有分泌IFN-γ的能力,且P248-1Y和P356-1Y2L诱导特异性T细胞免疫分泌的IFN-γ略高于原肽(P0.05)。细胞毒实验结果显示表位肽P248、P248-1Y、P356和P356-1Y2L对Hep G2细胞均有一定的杀伤作用,且P248-1Y和P356-1Y2L特异性CTLs对Hep G2细胞杀伤率高于原肽特异性CTLs(P0.05)。结论:MAGEC2抗原改造表位P248-1Y和P356-1Y2L分别与天然表位P248和P356相比有更高的HLA-A2分子亲和力,保留了原有的免疫原性,并且改造肽抗肿瘤免疫效应强于天然表位。P248-1Y和P356-1Y2L是优秀的MAGEC2抗原的HLA-A2限制性CTL候选表位,可以成为新的抗肿瘤多肽免疫治疗疫苗的候选表位。     

Survivin表位肽诱导CTL免疫学效应及杀瘤效应研究

目的:探讨Survivin HLA-A2限制性细胞毒性T淋巴细胞(CTL)表位SV20-28、SV23-31、SV88-96、负载DC诱导CTL免疫学效应和杀瘤活性。方法:从外周血中分离PBMC诱导DC,用Survivin高亲和性SV20-28、中等亲和性SV23-31及低亲和性表位肽SV88-96负载DC并诱导CTL;用酶联免疫斑点法(ELISPOT),检测CTL细胞IFN-γ的分泌情况;用乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)释放法检测其对靶细胞的杀伤作用。结果:Survivin高亲和性表位SV20-28和中等亲和力表位SV23-31负载DC诱导的CTL能产生分泌IFN-γ细胞,在ELISPOT试验中效靶比为1∶1时产生的斑点数分别为183.42±16.07、76.08±8.42,显著高于阴性对照组斑点数,P0.05;而低亲和力表位SV88-96诱导的CTL未能产生明显的IFN-γ分泌细胞。高亲和力及中等亲和力表位肽诱导的CTL能以MHCⅠ限制方式杀伤Survivin阳性细胞,在效靶比为50∶1、25∶1、12.5∶1时的杀伤率分别为(62.40±5.16)%、(44.0±2.32)%、(26.53±1.07)%和(33.42±4.76)%、(25.16±2.64)%、(15.83±1.57)%,显著高于阴性对照组:(5.59±0.16)%、(4.76.0±0.32)%、(2.93±0.07)%;而低亲和力表位肽SV88-96诱导的免疫细胞对靶细胞没有明显的杀伤作用。结论:Survivin表位肽负载DC可有效诱导出CTL,Survivin表位肽SV20-28、SV23-31可有效诱导CTL产生免疫反应,并能以MHCⅠ限制方式杀伤Survivin阳性细胞。     

Computational prediction and identification of dengue virus-specific CD4(+) T-cell epitopes

In this study, we tried to identify dengue virus-specific CD4(+) T-cell epitopes, which can induce PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cells) isolated from DF convalescent patients (dengue virus type 1 infection) to secrete IFN-gamma. PBMC of DF convalescent patients were stimulated in vitro with dengue virus-derived peptides, which were prepared based on the prediction of dengue virus-specific CD4(+) T-cell epitopes by using RANKpep online software. Subsequently, the frequency of IFN-gamma producing T cells and percentage of IFN-gamma(+) CD4(+) T cells were measured by using ELISPOT assay and ICS assay (intracellular cytokine straining), respectively. The positive response of PBMC by ELISPOT showed that the numbers of SFC (spots forming cells) ranged from 50 to 310 SFC/1x10(6) PBMC. The positive response of PBMC by ICS assay showed that the percentage of IFN-gamma(+) CD4(+) T cells ranged from 0.03 to 0.27%. As a result, C(45-57) (KLVMAFIAFLRFL), E(396-408) (SSIGKMFEATARG), NS3(23-35) (YRILQRGLLGRSQ), and NS3(141-155) (NREGKIVGLYGNGVV) were identified as dengue virus-specific CD4(+) T-cell epitopes.     

Failure to detect HLA-A*6802-restricted CD8+ T cells specific for Chlamydia trachomatis antigens in subjects from trachoma-endemic communities

The role of HLA-A*6802-restricted CD8+ T cells in chlamydial disease was investigated in human ocular infections. Peptides with predicted binding motifs for HLA-A*6802 were synthesized using sequences based on chlamydial antigens, major outer membrane protein (MOMP), macrophage infectivity potentiator (MIP) and heat shock protein (hsp70). Peptides were pooled according to Chlamydia trachomatis protein type and serovar, and were tested in 51Cr-release cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) and enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT) assays, using peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) isolated from subjects living in trachoma-endemic communities in The Gambia. Significant CTL activity or interferon-gamma release was not detected in any of the subjects, suggesting either that HLA-A*6802 CD8+ T cells may not be important in ocular infections or that the peptides chosen did not represent epitopes.     

Toward the development of multi-epitope p53 cancer vaccines: an in vitro assessment of CD8(+) T cell responses to HLA class I-restricted wild-type sequence p53 peptides

Wild-type sequence (wt) p53 peptides are attractive candidates for broadly applicable cancer vaccines. Six HLA-A2 or HLA-A24-restricted wt p53 peptides were evaluated for their ex vivo immunogenicity and their potential for use in cancer vaccines. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) obtained from HLA-A*0201(+) and/or HLA-A*2402(+) normal donors and subjects with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) were analyzed for p53 peptide-specific reactivity in ELISPOT IFN-gamma assays. CD8(+) T cells in 7/10 normal donors (HD) and 11/23 subjects with SCCHN responded to at least one of the wt p53 peptides. CD8(+) T cell precursors responsive to wt p53 epitopes were detected in the circulation of most subjects with early disease, and an elevated blood Tc(1)/Tc(2) ratio distinguished wt p53 peptide responders from non-responders. The identification of multiple wt p53 peptides able to induce cytolytic T lymphocytes in most subjects with cancer promotes the development of multi-epitope p53 vaccines.     

胰腺癌高表达抗原MUC4 CTL表位肽的筛选与改造

目的:观察胰腺癌高表达抗原黏蛋白4(MUC4)的改造表位是否有HLA-A2限制性抗肿瘤能力。方法:首先运用RT-PCR和Western blot方法检测MUC4在胰腺癌细胞系CAPAN-2和ASPC-1的表达情况。通过Net CTL 1.2、BIMAS、SYFPEITHI和IEDB软件预测打分来选取MUC4的HLA-A2限制性表位;替换MUC4抗原锚定位点氨基酸获得改造肽;候选表位肽的合成方法为标准的Fmoc化学合成法,结合力实验用于检测候选表位与T2A2细胞表面HLA-A2分子的结合能力,ELISPOT实验检测候选表位肽诱导细胞毒性T淋巴细胞(CTL)分泌IFN-γ的能力,体外细胞毒实验活性检测候选肽诱导CTL的能力。结果:MUC4在胰腺癌细胞系CAPAN-2和ASPC-1均有表达。P1944-1Y、P1944-2L、P1944-1Y2L、P2004和P2004-1Y9V具有较好的结合力,且P2004-1Y9V、P1944-1Y2L等改造肽与HLA-A2的结合力高于原肽。ELISPOT实验结果显示表位肽P1944、P1944-1Y2L、P2004和P2004-1Y9V诱导的CTL具有分泌IFN-γ的能力。P1944-1Y2L和P2004-1Y9V诱导特异性T细胞免疫分泌的IFN-γ略高于原肽。细胞毒实验结果显示表位P1944、P1944-1Y2L、P2004和P2004-1Y9V对CAPAN-2细胞均有一定的杀伤作用。P1944-1Y2L和P2004-1Y9V特异性CTLs对CAPAN-2细胞杀伤率高于原肽特异性CTLs。结论:MUC4抗原改造表位P1944-1Y2L、P2004-1Y9V与天然表位P1944、P2004相比有更高的HLA-A2分子亲和力,保留了原有的免疫原性,并且改造肽抗肿瘤免疫效应强于天然表位。P1944-1Y2L和P2004-1Y9V是优秀的MUC4抗原的HLAA2限制性CTL候选表位,可以成为新的抗肿瘤多肽免疫治疗疫苗的候选表位。     

HLA-A*0201-restricted cytotoxic T-cell epitopes in three PE/PPE family proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

CD8⁺ T cells are thought to play an important role in protective immunity against tuberculosis. We report the identification of three peptides derived from Rv1818c, Rv3812 and Rv3018c proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that bound to HLA-A*0201 molecules and their ability to induce in vitro T-cell response in peripheral blood lymphocytes from HLA-A*0201-positive healthy individuals (PPD+) and patients with TB. The peptide-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) generated were capable of recognizing peptide pulsed targets. Three 9-mer peptides bound with high affinity to HLA-A*0201 and displayed low dissociation rates of the bound peptide from HLA. Epitope-specific recognition was demonstrated by the release of perforin and γ-interferon. Overall, our results demonstrate the presence of HLA class I-restricted CD8⁺ CTL against proteins from PE and PPE proteins of M. tuberculosis and identify epitopes that are strongly recognized by HLA-A*0201-restricted CD8⁺ T cells in humans. These epitopes thus represent potential subunit components for the design of vaccines against tuberculosis.     

Prediction and identification-based prediction of Chinese hepatitis C viral-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) play a critical role in the host immune response to infection by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). In the current study, a number of HCV CTL epitopes that represent the HLA polymorphisms found in the majority of Chinese people were predicted based on genomic and bioinformatic approaches. The predicted epitopes were evaluated for validity by examining the peptide-binding affinity for MHC class I molecules, the stability of peptide-MHC complexes, and frequencies of IFN γ-positive T cells. Among the predicted epitope peptides, HLA-A2 restricted epitopes [NS4B (1793-1801) SMMAFSAAL] and HLA-B7 restricted epitopes [P7 (774-782) AAWYIKGRL] were able to induce high frequencies of IFN γ-producing T cells, and the specific CTLs for other epitopes were not detected in peripheral blood lymphocytes from patients with HCV. Moreover, NS4B (1793-1801) exhibited high binding affinity for HLA-A2 molecules, and its stability of peptide-MHC class I complexes was sufficient, indicating that the high binding affinity for MHC class I molecules is an important factor for immunogenicity. Primary analyses of the immunogenicity of predicted epitopes, such as in the current study, will contribute to the future design of an efficient vaccine that will be able to induce vigorous, sustainable, and broad HCV-specific CTL responses for the Chinese population.