Abstract
Antigen (Ag) capture and presentation onto major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules by B lymphocytes is mediated by their surface Ag receptor (B cell receptor [BCR]). Therefore, the transport of vesicles that carry MHC class II and BCR-Ag complexes must be coordinated for them to converge for processing. In this study, we identify the actin-associated motor protein myosin II as being essential for this process. Myosin II is activated upon BCR engagement and associates with MHC class II-invariant chain complexes. Myosin II inhibition or depletion compromises the convergence and concentration of MHC class II and BCR-Ag complexes into lysosomes devoted to Ag processing. Accordingly, the formation of MHC class II-peptides and subsequent CD4 T cell activation are impaired in cells lacking myosin II activity. Therefore, myosin II emerges as a key motor protein in BCR-driven Ag processing and presentation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1007-1019 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Cell Biology |
Volume | 176 |
Issue number | 7 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2007 |
Keywords
- B-CELL ACTIVATION
- DENDRITIC CELLS
- LIPID RAFTS
- SYNAPSE FORMATION
- PRESENTATION PATHWAY
- LATE ENDOSOMES
- RECEPTOR
- MOLECULES
- TRANSPORT
- COMPARTMENTS