Class I Histocompatibility antigen, domains alpha 1 and 2;

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                  ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479    22 GSHSLKYFHTSVSRPGRGEPRFISVGYVDDTQFVRFDNDAASPRMVPRAPWMEQEGSEYWDRETRSARDTAQIFRVNLRT 101
Cdd:pfam00129   1 GSHSLRYFYTAVSRPGLGEPRFIAVGYVDDTQFVRFDSDAANPRMEPRAPWIEQEGPEYWERETQIAKGNEQIFRENLRT 80

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                  ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479   102 LRGYYNQSEAGSHTLQWMHGCELGPDGRFLRGYEQFAYDGKDYLTLNEDLRSWTAVDTAAQISEQKSNDASEAEHQRAYL 181
Cdd:pfam00129  81 LLGYYNQSEGGSHTLQWMYGCDVGPDGRLLRGYEQFAYDGKDYIALNEDLRSWTAADPAAQITKRKWEAAGEAERQRAYL 160

                         170
                  ....*....|....*....
gi 62912479   182 EDTCVEWLHKYLEKGKETL 200
Cdd:pfam00129 161 EGECVEWLRRYLENGKETL 179

Class I Histocompatibility antigen, domains alpha 1 and 2;

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                  ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479    22 GSHSLKYFHTSVSRPGRGEPRFISVGYVDDTQFVRFDNDAASPRMVPRAPWMEQEGSEYWDRETRSARDTAQIFRVNLRT 101
Cdd:pfam00129   1 GSHSLRYFYTAVSRPGLGEPRFIAVGYVDDTQFVRFDSDAANPRMEPRAPWIEQEGPEYWERETQIAKGNEQIFRENLRT 80

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                  ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479   102 LRGYYNQSEAGSHTLQWMHGCELGPDGRFLRGYEQFAYDGKDYLTLNEDLRSWTAVDTAAQISEQKSNDASEAEHQRAYL 181
Cdd:pfam00129  81 LLGYYNQSEGGSHTLQWMYGCDVGPDGRLLRGYEQFAYDGKDYIALNEDLRSWTAADPAAQITKRKWEAAGEAERQRAYL 160

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                  ....*....|....*....
gi 62912479   182 EDTCVEWLHKYLEKGKETL 200
Cdd:pfam00129 161 EGECVEWLRRYLENGKETL 179

Immunoglobulin C-Type;

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                   ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*
gi 62912479    219 EATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPS---GEEQRYTCHVQHEGLPEP 290
Cdd:smart00407   1 KATLVCLVSGFYPPDITVTWLRNGQEVTEGVSTTDPLKNSDGTYFLSSYLTVPAstwESGDVYTCQVTHEGLKEP 75

Class I Histocompatibility antigen, domains alpha 1 and 2;

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                  ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479    22 GSHSLKYFHTSVSRPGRGEPRFISVGYVDDTQFVRFDNDAASPRMVPRAPWMEQEGSEYWDRETRSARDTAQIFRVNLRT 101
Cdd:pfam00129   1 GSHSLRYFYTAVSRPGLGEPRFIAVGYVDDTQFVRFDSDAANPRMEPRAPWIEQEGPEYWERETQIAKGNEQIFRENLRT 80

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                  ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479   102 LRGYYNQSEAGSHTLQWMHGCELGPDGRFLRGYEQFAYDGKDYLTLNEDLRSWTAVDTAAQISEQKSNDASEAEHQRAYL 181
Cdd:pfam00129  81 LLGYYNQSEGGSHTLQWMYGCDVGPDGRLLRGYEQFAYDGKDYIALNEDLRSWTAADPAAQITKRKWEAAGEAERQRAYL 160

                         170
                  ....*....|....*....
gi 62912479   182 EDTCVEWLHKYLEKGKETL 200
Cdd:pfam00129 161 EGECVEWLRRYLENGKETL 179

Class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) alpha chain, alpha3 immunoglobulin domain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I alpha chain. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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                ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479 204 EPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 283
Cdd:cd07698   1 DPPKVHVTHHPRSDGESTLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQRDGEDQTQDMELVETRPNGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 80

                        90
                ....*....|..
gi 62912479 284 HEGLPEPVTLRW 295
Cdd:cd07698  81 HEGLPEPLTLRW 92

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of HLA-Cw3 and HLA-Cw4; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of HLA-Cw3 and HLA-Cw4. HLA-C belongs to the MHC class I heavy chain receptors. The C receptor is a heterodimer consisting of a HLA-C mature gene product and beta-2-microglobulin. The mature C chain is anchored in the membrane. MHC Class I molecules, like HLA-C, are expressed in nearly all cells, and present small peptides to the immune system which surveys for non-self peptides. HLA-C is a locus on chromosome 6, which encodes for a large number of HLA-C alleles that are Class-I MHC receptors. Class Ib histocompatibility leukocyte antigens (HLA)-Cw3 and (HLA)-Cw4 are ligands for the natural killer (NK) cell inhibitory receptors KIR2DL2 and KIR2DL1, respectively. HLA-Cw3 and related alleles (HLA-Cw1, -Cw7, and -Cw8) contain Ser77 and Asn80 and interact with KIR that are reactive with the GL183 antibody Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. HLA-Cw4 and related alleles (HLA-Cw2, -Cw5, and -Cw6) have Asn77 and Lys80 and are recognized by KIR reactive with the EB6 15 or HP-3E4 16 antibody. Members of the IgC family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding, and the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions.

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                ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479 204 EPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 283
Cdd:cd21025   4 EHPKTHVTHHPVSDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQWDGEDQTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 83

                        90
                ....*....|...
gi 62912479 284 HEGLPEPVTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd21025  84 HEGLPEPLTLRWE 96

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) G; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) G. HLA-G histocompatibility antigen (also known as human leukocyte antigen G ; HLA-G) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HLA-G gene. HLA-G belongs to the HLA nonclassical class I heavy chain paralogs. This class I molecule is a heterodimer consisting of a heavy chain and light chain, beta-2-microglobulin. The heavy chain is anchored in the membrane. HLA-G may play a role in immune tolerance in pregnancy, being expressed in the placenta by extravillous trophoblast cells (EVT), while the classical MHC class I genes (HLA-A and HLA-B) are not. Immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and class II. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune repose. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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                ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479 205 PPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQH 284
Cdd:cd21022   4 PPKTHVTHHPVFDYEATLRCWALGFYPAEIILTWQRDGEDQTQDVELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQH 83

                        90
                ....*....|.
gi 62912479 285 EGLPEPVTLRW 295
Cdd:cd21022  84 EGLPEPLMLRW 94

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of Qa-1b; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The non-classical mouse MHC class I (MHC-I) molecule Qa-1b is a non-polymorphic MHC molecule with an important function in innate immunity. It binds and presents signal peptides of classical MHC-I molecules at the cell surface and, as such, act as an indirect sensor for the normal expression of MHC-I molecules. This signal peptide dominantly accommodated in the groove of Qa-1b is called Qdm, for Qa-1 determinant modifier, and its amino acid sequence AMAPRTLLL is highly conserved among mammalian species. The Qdm/Qa-1b complex serves as a ligand for the germ-line encoded heterodimeric CD94/NKG2A receptors expressed on natural killer (NK) cells and activated CD8+ T cells and transduces inhibitory signals to these lymphocytes. Thus, upon binding, Qa-1b signals NK cells not to engage in cell lysis. The molecular basis of Qa-1b function is unclear.

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                ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479 204 EPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 283
Cdd:cd21820   4 DPPKAHVTHHPRSEDEVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEELTQDMELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPLGKEQYYTCHVY 83

                        90
                ....*....|....
gi 62912479 284 HEGLPEPVTLRWKP 297
Cdd:cd21820  84 HEGLPEPLTLRWEP 97

Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) H2Db and H2Ld; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) H2Db and H2Ld. H-2Ld complexed with peptide QL9 (or p2Ca) and complexed with influenza virus peptide NP366-374 (ASNEN-METM), respectively are high-affinity alloantigens for the 2C T cell receptor (TCR). The a1-a2 super domains of H-2Ld, H-2Db, and H-2Kb closely superimpose. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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                ....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|....*....|
gi 62912479 201 LHLEPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTC 280
Cdd:cd21018   1 LRTDSPKAHVTHHPRSKGEVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEELTQDMELVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQNYTC 80

                        90
                ....*....|....*
gi 62912479 281 HVQHEGLPEPVTLRW 295
Cdd:cd21018  81 RVYHEGLPEPLTLRW 95

Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of T10, T22, and similar proteins; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ib major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of the murine H-2T-encoded T10, T22, and similar proteins. T10 and T22 are highly related nonclassical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class Ib proteins that bind to certain gammadelta T cell receptors (TCRs) in the absence of other components. Classical MHC class I (class Ia) molecules participate in immune responses by presenting peptide antigens to cytolytic alpha beta T cells. Many nonclassical MHC class I (class Ib) molecules have distinct antigen-binding capabilities, suggesting that they have evolved for specific tasks that are distinct from those of MHC class Ia. Members of the IgC family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding, and the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions.

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gi 62912479 201 LHLEPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTC 280
Cdd:cd21016   1 LRSDPPKAHVTRHPRPEGDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQKDGEELTQDMEFVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPLGKEQSYTC 80

                        90
                ....*....|....*..
gi 62912479 281 HVQHEGLPEPVTLRWKP 297
Cdd:cd21016  81 HVYHEGLPEPLTLRWEP 97

Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of H2-Dd; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of H2-Dd. Mouse MHC is composed of 11 subclasses. It includes the classical MHC class I (MHC-Ia) that comprises H-2D, H-2K and H-2L subclasses, the non-classical MHC class I (MHCIb) that comprises H-2Q, H-2M and H-2T subclasses, the classical MHC class II (MHC-IIa) that includes H-2A(I-A) and H-2E(I-E) subclasses, and the non-classical MHC class II (MHC-IIb) comprises H-2M and H-2O. H-2K, H-2D, and H-2L are 80 to 90% homologous at the amino acid level yet appear to be involved in different recognition reactions and are differentially expressed on lymphoid cells. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 62912479 201 LHLEPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTC 280
Cdd:cd21020   1 LRTDPPKAHVTHHRRPEGDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEELTQEMELVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQKYTC 80

                        90
                ....*....|....*
gi 62912479 281 HVQHEGLPEPVTLRW 295
Cdd:cd21020  81 HVEHEGLPEPLTLRW 95

Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of RT1-Aa; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of RT1-Aa. While most mammalian species transport these peptides into the ER via a single allele of TAP, rats have evolved different TAPs, TAP-A and TAP-B, RT1-Aa and RT1-A1c, which are associated with TAP-A and TAP-B. The rat MHC class Ia molecule RT1-Aa has the unusual capacity to bind long peptides ending in arginine, such as MTF-E, a thirteen-residue, maternally transmitted minor histocompatibility antigen. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 62912479 204 EPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 283
Cdd:cd21015   3 DPPEAHVTLHPRPEGDVTLRCWALGFYPADITLTWQLNGEDLTQDMELVETRPAGDGTFQKWASVVVPLGKEQNYTCRVE 82

                        90
                ....*....|...
gi 62912479 284 HEGLPEPVTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd21015  83 HEGLPKPLSQRWE 95

Immunoglobulin domain of Zn-alpha2-glycoprotein (ZAG); member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin domain of Zn-alpha2-glycoprotein (ZAG). ZAG is a soluble protein that is present in serum and other body fluids. ZAG stimulates lipid degradation in adipocytes and causes the extensive fat losses associated with some advanced cancers. The 2.8 angstrom crystal structure of ZAG resembles a class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) heavy chain, but ZAG does not bind the class I light chain beta-2-microglobulin. The ZAG structure includes a large groove analogous to class I MHC peptide binding grooves. Instead of a peptide, the ZAG groove contains a nonpeptidic compound that may be implicated in lipid catabolism under normal or pathological conditions. IgC_MHC_I_alpha3; Immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I alpha chain. Class I MHC proteins bind antigenic peptide fragments and present them to CD8+ T lymphocytes. Class I molecules consist of a transmembrane alpha chain and a small chain called the beta-2-microglobulin. The alpha chain contains three extracellular domains, two of which fold together to form the peptide-binding cleft (alpha1 and alpha2), and one which has an Ig fold (alpha3). Peptide binding to class I molecules occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and involves both chaperones and dedicated factors to assist in peptide loading. Class I MHC molecules are expressed on most nucleated cells.

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gi 62912479 204 EPPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEghTQDTEL-VETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHV 282
Cdd:cd21010   3 DPPSVSVTSHVAPGKNRTLKCLAYDFYPRGISLHWTRAGK--VQESESgGDVLPSGNGTYQSWVVVEVPPQDRAPYSCHV 80

                        90
                ....*....|...
gi 62912479 283 QHEGLPEPVTLRW 295
Cdd:cd21010  81 EHSSLAQPLTVPW 93

Immunoglobulin Constant-1 (C1)-set domain; The members here are composed of C1-set domains, classical Ig-like domains resembling the antibody constant domain. Members of the IgC1 family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding, while the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions. The structures in C1-set are smaller than those in the V-set; they have one beta sheet that is formed by strands A, B, E, and D and the other strands by G, F, C, and C'.

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gi 62912479 209 HVTHHP-----ISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQ---RYTC 280
Cdd:cd00098   1 TVTLLPpspeeKGGGKVTLVCLVSGFYPKDITVTWLKNGVPLTSGVSTSSPVEPNDGTYSVTSSLTVPPSDWDegaTYTC 80

                        90
                ....*....|....*
gi 62912479 281 HVQHEGLPEPVTLRW 295
Cdd:cd00098  81 VVTHESLKSPLSKTW 95

Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of MIC-A and MIC-B; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class Ia major histocompatibility complex (MHC) immunoglobulin domain of MIC-A and MIC-B. MIC-A and MIC-B are homologs that serve as stress-inducible antigens on epithelial and epithelially derived cells. Both serve as ligands for the widely expressed activating immunoreceptor NKG2D, a C-type lectin-like activating immunoreceptor. MIC-B is very similar in structure to MIC-A and likely interacts with NKG2D in an analogous manner. The interdomain flexibility observed in the MIC-A structures, a feature unique to MIC proteins among MHC class I proteins and homologs, is also displayed by MIC-B, with an interdomain relationship intermediate between the two examples of MIC-A structures. Mapping sequence variations onto the structures of MIC-A and MIC-B reveals patterns completely distinct from those displayed by classical MHC class I proteins, with a number of substitutions falling on positions likely to affect interactions with NKG2D, but with other positions lying distant from the NKG2D binding sites or buried within the core of the proteins. Members of the IgC family are components of immunoglobulin, T-cell receptors, CD1 cell surface glycoproteins, secretory glycoproteins A/C, and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I/II molecules. In immunoglobulins, each chain is composed of one variable domain (IgV) and one or more IgC domains. These names reflect the fact that the variability in sequences is higher in the variable domain than in the constant domain. The IgV domain is responsible for antigen binding and the IgC domain is involved in oligomerization and molecular interactions.

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gi 62912479 205 PPKTHVTHHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTE-LVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 283
Cdd:cd21017   4 PPMVNVTRSEASEGNITVTCRASGFYPWNITLSWRQDGVSLSHDTQqWGDVLPDGNGTYQTWVATRICQGEEQRFTCYME 83

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gi 62912479 284 HEG 286
Cdd:cd21017  84 HSG 86

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II beta chain. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes and they are also expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain has two globular domains (N- and C-terminal) and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 62912479 205 PPKTHVTHHPIsdheaTLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQH 284
Cdd:cd05766  10 PTKTGPLEHPN-----LLVCSVTGFYPAEIEVKWFRNGQEETAGVVSTELIPNGDWTFQILVMLETTPRRGDVYTCQVEH 84

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                ....*....|..
gi 62912479 285 EGLPEPVTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd05766  85 SSLQSPLTVDWR 96

Immunoglobulin C1-set domain;

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gi 62912479   218 HEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAV-VVPSGEEQR--YTCHVQHEGL 287
Cdd:pfam07654  13 KPNTLTCLVTGFYPPDITVTWLKNGQEVTEGVKTTPPSPNSDWTYQLSSYLtVTPSDWESGdeYTCRVEHEGL 85

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) alpha chain immunoglobulin domain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II alpha chain. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are also expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 62912479 204 EPPKTHV-THHPISDHEA-TLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAV-VVPSgEEQRYTC 280
Cdd:cd05767   1 VPPEVTVfPKSPVELGEPnTLICFVDNFFPPVINVTWLRNGQPVTDGVSETVFLPREDHSFRKFSYLpFTPS-EGDIYDC 79

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gi 62912479 281 HVQHEGLPEPVTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd05767  80 RVEHWGLEEPLLKHWE 95

CH3 domain (third constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin heavy alpha, gamma, and delta chains, and CH4 domain (fourth constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin heavy alpha, epsilon, and mu chains; member of the C1-set of I; The members here are composed of the third and fourth immunoglobulin constant domain (IgC) of alpha, delta, gamma and alpha, epsilon, and mu heavy chains, respectively. This domain is found on the Fc fragment. The basic structure of Ig molecules is a tetramer of two light chains and two heavy chains linked by disulfide bonds. There are two types of light chains: kappa and lambda; each is composed of a constant domain and a variable domain. There are five types of heavy chains: alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu, all consisting of a variable domain (VH) with three (alpha, delta and gamma) or four (epsilon and mu) constant domains (CH1 to CH4). Ig molecules are modular proteins, in which the variable and constant domains have clear, conserved sequence patterns.

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gi 62912479 220 ATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEgHTQDTELVETRPA--GDGTF----------QKWAavvvpSGEEqrYTCHVQHEGL 287
Cdd:cd05768  19 VTLTCLVKGFYPEDIFVSWLQNGE-PLPSADYKTTAPVpeSDGSFfvysklnvstADWN-----SGDV--FSCVVGHEAL 90

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gi 62912479 288 PEPVTLR 294
Cdd:cd05768  91 PLQFTQK 97

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DP; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DP. HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DP(W2) beta chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HLA-DPB1 gene. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. MHC class II molecules are encoded by three different loci, HLA-DR, -DQ, and -DP, which are about 70% similar to each other. HLA-DP is an alphabeta heterodimer cell-surface receptor. Each DP subunit (alpha-subunit, beta-subunit) is composed of a alpha-helical N-terminal domain, an IgG-like beta sheet, a membrane spanning domain, and a cytoplasmic domain. The alpha-helical domain forms the sides of the peptide binding groove. The beta sheet regions form the base of the binding groove and the bulk of the molecule as well as the inter-subunit (non-covalent) binding region. Individuals carrying the MHCII allele, HLA-DP2, are at risk for chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a debilitating inflammatory lung condition caused by the reaction of CD4 T cells to inhaled beryllium. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 62912479 205 PPKTHV--THHPISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTqdTELVETRPA--GDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTC 280
Cdd:cd21003   3 QPKVNVspSKKGPLQHHNLLVCHVTDFYPGNIQVRWFLNGQEET--AGVVSTNLIhnGDWTFQILVMLEMTPQQGDVYTC 80

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gi 62912479 281 HVQHEGLPEPVTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd21003  81 QVEHPSLDSPVTVEWK 96

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DQ and I-A; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) beta chain immunoglobulin domain of human histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DQ and mouse I-A. Three genetically distinct isotypes of class II MHC molecules are found in humans (HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, and HLA-DP), and two in mice (I-E and I-A). I-A and I-E have the same basic features insofar as peptide loading and presentation, they differ in that each interacts with distinctly different sets of peptides, and in the incidence of deletion of their genes. A structural understanding of the similarities and differences between I-A and I-E may help with understanding their roles in peptide presentation and T cell activation. Mouse I-Ag7 has a genetic susceptibility to autoimmune diabetes due to its small, uncharged amino acid residue at position 57 of their beta chain which results in the absence of a salt bridge between beta 57 and Arg alpha 76, which is adjacent to the P9 pocket of the peptide-binding groove. Human HLA-DR, -DQ, and -DP are about 70% similar to each other. HLA-DQ (DQ) is a cell surface receptor protein found on antigen presenting cells. It is an alphabeta heterodimer of type MHC class II. The alpha and beta chains are encoded by two loci, HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1, that are adjacent to each other on chromosome band 6p21.3. A person often produces two alpha-chain and two beta chain variants and thus 4 isoforms of DQ. HLA-DQ is involved in the autoimmune diseases celiac disease and diabetes mellitus type. DQ is one of several antigens involved in rejection of organ transplants. DQ2 is encoded by the HLA-DQB1*02 allele group. DQ6 is encoded by the HLA-DQB1*06 allele group. DQ2 beta-chains combine with alpha-chains, encoded by genetically linked HLA-DQA1 alleles, to form the cis-haplotype isoforms. These isoforms, nicknamed DQ2.2 and DQ2.5, are also encoded by the DQA1*0201 and DQA1*0501 genes, respectively. DQ6 beta-chains combine with alpha-chains, encoded by genetically linked HLA-DQA1 alleles, to form the cis-haplotype isoforms. For DQ6, however, cis-isoform pairing only occurs with DQ1 alpha-chains. There are many haplotypes of DQ6. Susceptibility to Leptospirosis infection was found associated with undifferentiated DQ6. DQ8 is determined by the antibody recognition of beta8 and this generally detects the gene product of DQB1*0302. DQ8 is commonly linked to autoimmune disease in the human population. DQ8 is the second most predominant isoform linked to celiac disease and the DQ most linked to Type 1 diabetes. DQ8 increases the risk for rheumatoid arthritis and is linked to the primary risk locus for RA, HLA-DR4. DR4 also plays an important role in Type 1 diabetes. DQ8 is a split antigen of the DQ3 broad antigen. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune response. They are expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice, and induced in nonprofessional APCs, such as keratinocyctes; they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes; these peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC, and bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 62912479 217 DHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQ---DTELVETrpaGDGTFQkwaAVVVPSGEEQR---YTCHVQHEGLPEP 290
Cdd:cd21001  17 NHHNLLVCSVTDFYPGQIKVRWFRNDQEETAgvvSTPLIRN---GDWTFQ---ILVMLEMTPQRgdvYTCHVEHPSLQSP 90

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gi 62912479 291 VTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd21001  91 ITVEWR 96

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) alpha chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DR; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II alpha chain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) DR. MHC class II molecules are encoded by three different loci, HLA-DR, -DQ, and -DP, which are about 70% similar to each other. HLA-DR is a cell surface receptor protein found on antigen presenting cells. It is an alphabeta heterodimer of type MHC class II. The alpha and beta chains are encoded by two loci, HLA-DRA1 and HLA-DRB1, that are adjacent to each other on chromosome band 6p21.31. Susceptibility to multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis are associated with the human histocompatibility leukocyte antigen HLA-DR2 and HLA-DR4, respectively. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 62912479 205 PPK-THVTHHPISDHEAT-LRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHV 282
Cdd:cd21007   2 PPEvTVLTNSPVELREPNvLICFIDKFTPPVVNVTWLRNGKPVTTGVSETVFLPREDHLFRKFHYLPFLPSTEDVYDCRV 81

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gi 62912479 283 QHEGLPEPVTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd21007  82 EHWGLDEPLLKHWE 95

Signal-regulatory protein (SIRP) immunoglobulin-like domain 3; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in Signal-Regulatory Protein (SIRP), domain 3 (C1 repeat 2). The SIRPs belong to the "paired receptors" class of membrane proteins that comprise several genes coding for proteins with similar extracellular regions but very different transmembrane/cytoplasmic regions with different (activating or inhibitory) signaling potentials. They are commonly on NK cells, but are also on many myeloid cells. Their extracellular region contains three Immunoglobulin superfamily domains a single V-set and two C1-set IgSF domains. Their cytoplasmic tails that contain either ITIMs or transmembrane regions that have positively charged residues that allow an association with adaptor proteins, such as DAP12/KARAP, containing ITAMs. There are 3 distinct SIRP members: alpha, beta, and gamma. SIRP alpha (also known as CD172a or SRC homology 2 domain-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase substrate 1/Shps-1) is a membrane receptor that interacts with a ligand CD47 expressed on many cells and gives an inhibitory signal through immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motifs in the cytoplasmic region that interact with phosphatases SHP-1 and SHP-2. SIRP beta has a short cytoplasmic region and associates with a transmembrane adapter protein DAP12 containing immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs to give an activating signal. SIRP gamma contains a very short cytoplasmic region lacking obvious signaling motifs but also binds CD47, but with much less affinity.

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gi 62912479 205 PPKTHVTHHP-ISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDG-EGHTQDTE-LVETRpagDGTF--QKWAAVVVPSGEEQ-RY 278
Cdd:cd16085   2 PPTLEVTQQPtMVWNQVNVTCQVEKFYPQRLQLTWLENGnVSRTETPStLTVNK---DGTYnwTSWLLVNVSAHREDvVL 78

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gi 62912479 279 TCHVQHEGLPePVT 292
Cdd:cd16085  79 TCQVEHDGQP-AVT 91

CH2 domain (second constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin mu chain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the second immunoglobulin constant domain (IgC) of mu heavy chains. This domain is found on the Fc fragment. The basic structure of Ig molecules is a tetramer of two light chains and two heavy chains linked by disulfide bonds. There are two types of light chains: kappa and lambda; each is composed of a constant domain and a variable domain. There are five types of heavy chains: alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu, all consisting of a variable domain (VH) with three (alpha, delta and gamma) or four (epsilon and mu) constant domains (CH1 to CH4). Ig molecules are modular proteins, in which the variable and constant domains have clear, conserved sequence patterns.

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gi 62912479 215 ISDHEATLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDG--TFQKWAAVVVPSGE---EQRYTCHVQHEGL 287
Cdd:cd16093  15 LGNRTATFVCLATGFSPKTISFKWLRNGKEVTSSTGAVVEEPKEDGktLYSATSFLTITESEwksQTEFTCEFKHKGE 92

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) alpha chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-E; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II alpha chain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-E. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 62912479 205 PPKTHVTHHPISDHEAT-LRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQ 283
Cdd:cd21005   3 PEVTVLSRSPVNLGEPNiLICFIDKFSPPVVNVTWLRNGRPVTEGVSETVFLPRDDHLFRKFHYLTFLPSTDDFYDCEVD 82

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gi 62912479 284 HEGLPEPVTLRWK 296
Cdd:cd21005  83 HWGLEEPLRKHWE 95

CH1 domain (first constant Ig domain of the heavy chain) in immunoglobulin heavy mu chain; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the first immunoglobulin constant-1 set domain of mu chains. It belongs to a family composed of the first immunoglobulin constant-1 set domain of alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu heavy chains. This domain is found on the Fab antigen-binding fragment. The basic structure of Ig molecules is a tetramer of two light chains and two heavy chains linked by disulfide bonds. There are two types of light chains: kappa and lambda; each is composed of a constant domain and a variable domain. There are five types of heavy chains: alpha, delta, epsilon, gamma, and mu, all consisting of a variable domain (VH) with three (alpha, delta and gamma) or four (epsilon and mu) constant domains (CH1 to CH4). Ig molecules are modular proteins, in which the variable and constant domains have clear, conserved sequence patterns. This group belongs to the C1-set of IgSF domains, which are classical Ig-like domains resembling the antibody constant domain. C1-set domains are found almost exclusively in molecules involved in the immune system, such as in immunoglobulin light and heavy chains, in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and II complex molecules, and in various T-cell receptors.

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gi 62912479 221 TLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGeghTQDTELVETRPA--GDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGE---EQRYTCHVQHEG 286
Cdd:cd21819  19 TVGCLATDFLPDSITFSWTDDN---NSLTTGVKTYPSvlTGGTYTASSQLQVPESEwksKENFYCKVEHPG 86

Class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) alpha chain immunoglobulin domain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-A; member of the C1-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II alpha chain of histocompatibility antigen (HLA) I-A. Three genetically distinct isotypes of class II MHC molecules are found in humans (HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, and HLA-DP), and two in mice (I-E and I-A). I-A and I-E molecules have the same basic features insofar as peptide loading and presentation, although each interacts with distinctly different sets of peptides. They also differ in that there is a relatively high incidence of deletion of the I-E a gene in both inbred strains of mice as well as wild mice and the lack of the reverse situation i.e. the deletion of I-A genes. A detailed structural understanding of the similarities and differences between I-A and the paralogous I-E could help illuminate the respective roles these molecules play in peptide presentation and T cell activation. Mouse I-Ag7 has a genetic susceptibility to autoimmune diabetes due to its small, uncharged amino acid residue at position 57 of their beta chain which results in the absence of a salt bridge between beta 57 and Arg alpha 76, which is adjacent to the P9 pocket of the peptide-binding groove. MHC class II molecules play a key role in the initiation of the antigen-specific immune reponse. These molecules have been shown to be expressed constitutively on the cell surface of professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), including B-lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages in both humans and mice. The expression of these molecules has been shown to be induced in nonprofessional APCs such as keratinocyctes, and they are expressed on the surface of activated human T cells and on T cells from other species. The MHC II molecules present antigenic peptides to CD4(+) T-lymphocytes. These peptides derive mostly from proteolytic processing via the endocytic pathway, of antigens internalized by the APC. These peptides bind to the MHC class II molecules in the endosome before they are transported to the cell surface. MHC class II molecules are heterodimers, comprised of two similarly-sized membrane-spanning chains, alpha and beta. Each chain had two globular domains (N- and C-terminal), and a membrane-anchoring transmembrane segment. The two chains form a compact four-domain structure. The peptide-binding site is a cleft in the structure.

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gi 62912479 221 TLRCWALGFYPAEITLTWQQDGEGHTQDTELVETRPAGDGTFQKWAAVVVPSGEEQRYTCHVQHEGLPEPVTLRW 295
Cdd:cd21006  20 TLICFVDNIFPPVINITWLRNSKSVTDGVYETSFLVNRDHSFHKLSYLTFIPSDDDIYDCKVEHWGLEEPVLKHW 94