Cooperative binding of TCR and CD4 to pMHC enhances TCR sensitivity
Rushdi, M. N.; Pan, V.; Li, K.; Travaglino, S.; Choi, H.-K.; Hong, J.; Griffitts, F.; Agnihotri, P.; Mariuzza, R. A.; Ke, Y.; Zhu, C.
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Antigen recognition of CD4+ T cells by the T cell receptor (TCR) can be greatly enhanced by the coreceptor CD41-7. Yet, understanding of the molecular mechanism is hindered by the ultra-low affinity of CD4 binding to class-II peptide-major histocompatibility complexes (pMHC)1,7-10. Using two-dimensional (2D) mechanical-based assays, we determined a CD4-pMHC interaction to have 3-4 logs lower affinity than cognate TCR-pMHC interactions8, and to be susceptible to increased dissociation by forces (slip bond)5,8,11. In contrast, CD4 binds TCR-prebound pMHC at 3-6 logs higher affinity, forming TCR-pMHC-CD4 trimolecular bonds that are prolonged by force (catch bond)5,8,11 and modulated by protein mobility on the cell membrane, indicating profound TCR-CD4 cooperativity. Consistent with a tri-crystal structure12, using DNA origami as a molecular ruler to titrate spacing between TCR and CD4 indicates that 7-nm proximity optimizes trimolecular bond formation with pMHC. Our results reveal how CD4 augments TCR antigen recognition.
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