Directing the Immune System with Chemical Compounds

作者:Mancini Rock J; Stutts Lalisa; Ryu Keun Ah; Tom Janine K; Esser Kahn Aaron P*
来源:ACS Chemical Biology, 2014, 9(5): 1075-1085.
DOI:10.1021/cb500079s

摘要

Agonists of immune cell receptors direct innate and adaptive immunity. These agonists range in size and complexity from small molecules to large macromolecules. Here, agonists of a class of immune cell receptors known as the Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are highlighted focusing on the distinctive molecular moieties that pertain to receptor binding and activation. How the structure and combined chemical signals translate into a variety of immune responses remain major questions in the field. In this structure-focused review, we outline potential areas where the tools of chemical biology could help decipher the emerging molecular codes that direct immune stimulation.

  • 出版日期2014-5