Abstract |
Peptides derived from the heavy chain of the HLA Class-I molecules have been shown to modulate immune responses both in vivo and in vitro. Using a computer-aided rational drug design approach, novel immunomodulatory peptides were designed based on peptide 2702.75-85, derived from HLA-B2702. Several peptides were identified which had increased immunomodulatory activity, including peptides RDP1258 and its D-isomer the peptide Allotrap 1258. The present study using Skh/hr hairless mouse skin model evaluated the in vivo effects of Allotrap 1258 on acute UVB-induced skin inflammation. Here we demonstrate that intraperitoneal administration of Allotrap 1258 1 h prior to UV exposure resulted in significantly diminished levels of UV-induced tumor necrosis factor ( TNF)-alpha protein production in the epidermis but had no effect on other parameters of the acute UV-induced inflammatory response. By virtue of its ability to suppress TNF-alpha protein production, Allotrap 1258 could prove to be an effective modulator of inflammatory responses.
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Authors | T M Oberyszyn, F M Robertson, K L Tober, M S Ross, M L Parrett, T A Wilgus, S Iyer, J Woo, R Buelow |
Journal | Photochemistry and photobiology
(Photochem Photobiol)
Vol. 73
Issue 2
Pg. 184-90
(Feb 2001)
ISSN: 0031-8655 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11272733
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
- Peptides
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
- allotrap
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Topics |
- Adjuvants, Immunologic
(pharmacology)
- Animals
- Female
- Immunohistochemistry
- Mice
- Mice, Hairless
- Peptides
(pharmacology)
- Skin
(immunology, pathology, radiation effects)
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
(biosynthesis, genetics)
- Ultraviolet Rays
(adverse effects)
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