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. 1986 Nov;83(21):8308–8312. doi: 10.1073/pnas.83.21.8308

Altered I-J phenotype in E alpha transgenic mice.

P M Flood, C Benoist, D Mathis, D B Murphy
PMCID: PMC386917  PMID: 2430283

Abstract

One of the more intriguing puzzles in immunology is the genetic basis for control of murine T-cell I-J determinants. Molecules bearing I-J determinants (I-J molecules) play a role in information trafficking among immunocompetent cells, probably serving as self-recognition molecules that channel regulatory factors to their appropriate target cells. Although it is clear that I-J polymorphism is influenced by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), molecular genetic studies provide evidence that an MHC gene does not encode I-J molecules. A possible explanation for this paradox is that I-J molecules are a set of non-MHC-encoded T cell receptors that are directly or indirectly selected for by self-MHC products. One key to resolving the genetic and molecular basis for control of I-J determinants is the identification of the MHC gene(s) involved. Herein, data are presented which show that E alpha transgenic mice express an altered I-J phenotype, providing clear evidence that I region class II genes influence I-J polymorphism. Although further study is required to resolve how class II genes mediate this effect, this is a major piece to the I-J puzzle.

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