A crystallin fold in the interleukin-4-inducing principle of schistosoma mansoni eggs (IPSE/α-1) mediates IgE binding for antigen-independent basophil activation

N. Helge Meyer, Hubert Mayerhofer, Konstantinos Tripsianes, Silke Blindow, Daniela Barths, Astrid Mewes, Thomas Weimar, Thies Köhli, Steffen Bade, Tobias Madl, Andreas Frey, Helmut Haas, Jochen Mueller-Dieckmann*, Michael Sattler, Gabriele Schramm

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Abstract

Background: The interleukin-4-inducing principle from Schistosoma mansoni eggs (IPSE/α-1) triggers basophils to release interleukin-4 and interleukin-13 in an IgE-dependent but antigen-independent way. Results: Structural analysis identified IPSE/α-1 as a new member of the βγ-crystallin superfamily with a unique IgE-binding loop. Conclusion: IPSE/α-1 activates basophils via IgE-binding crystallin folds. Significance: Schistosomes use unique mechanisms to manipulate the host's immune response.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume290
Issue number36
Pages (from-to)22111-22126
Number of pages16
ISSN0021-9258
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04.09.2015

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)

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