Abstract
Background: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) plays a central role in allergic disease. The B-cell receptor CD23 is pivotal in regulating IgE synthesis. Results: Ca2+-dependent structural changes in CD23 enable additional interactions with IgE. Conclusion: Mechanism for Ca2+-induced increase in affinity is revealed. Significance: Ca2+ binding brings an extra degree of modulation to CD23 function. © 2013 by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21667-21677 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 30 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 26 Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Allergy
- CD23
- Calcium
- FC Receptors
- Immunoglobulin E
- Immunology
- X-ray Crystallography