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A model system has been developed to study the role of segregation in T cell activation. The system involves the formation of an immunological synapse that is quantitatively visualized in real time. Supported planar bilayers were prepared with fluorescently labeled MHC-peptide complexes and adhesion molecules. Molecular segregation of engaged MHC-peptide and ICAM-1 complexes was strongly correlated with T cell proliferation. These data support the hypothesis that molecular segregation is important for T cell signaling.

Type

Conference paper

Publication Date

01/12/1999

Volume

1