Identification and expression of human cytomegalovirus transcription units coding for two distinct Fcgamma receptor homologs

J Virol. 2002 Sep;76(17):8596-608. doi: 10.1128/jvi.76.17.8596-8608.2002.

Abstract

Cellular receptors for the Fc domain of immunoglobulin G (IgG) (FcgammaRs) comprise a family of surface receptors on immune cells connecting humoral and cellular immune responses. Several herpesviruses induce FcgammaR activities in infected cells. Here we identify two distinct human cytomegalovirus (HCMV)-encoded vFcgammaR glycoproteins of 34 and 68 kDa. A panel of HCMV strains exhibited a slight molecular microheterogeneity between Fcgamma-binding proteins, suggesting their viral origin. To locate the responsible genes within the HCMV genome, a large set of targeted HCMV deletion mutants was constructed. The mutant analysis allowed the identification of a spliced UL119-UL118 mRNA to encode vFcgammaR gp68 and TRL11/IRL11 to encode vFcgammaR gp34. Both vFcgammaRs are surface resident type I transmembrane glycoproteins. Significant relatedness of sequences in the extracellular chain of gpUL119-118 and gpTRL11 with particular immunoglobulin supergene family domains present in FcgammaR I and FcgammaRs II/III, respectively, indicates a different ancestry and function of gpUL119-118 and gpTRL11. The HCMV-encoded vFcgammaRs highlight an impressive diversification and redundancy of FcgammaR structures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism
  • Cell Line
  • Cytomegalovirus / genetics
  • Cytomegalovirus / metabolism*
  • Cytomegalovirus / pathogenicity
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / virology
  • Gene Deletion
  • Glycoproteins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / chemistry
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / genetics*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Open Reading Frames / genetics
  • Receptors, IgG / chemistry
  • Receptors, IgG / genetics*
  • Receptors, IgG / metabolism*
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Sequence Homology, Amino Acid*
  • Transcription, Genetic*
  • Viral Proteins / chemistry*
  • Viral Proteins / genetics*
  • Viral Proteins / metabolism*
  • alpha 1-Antichymotrypsin / metabolism

Substances

  • Carrier Proteins
  • Glycoproteins
  • Membrane Glycoproteins
  • Receptors, IgG
  • UL119-UL118 glycoprotein, Human cytomegalovirus
  • Viral Proteins
  • alpha 1-Antichymotrypsin
  • gp34 protein, cytomegalovirus

Associated data

  • GENBANK/AY065993