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- Title
Structural Similarities, in Relation with the Cross-Reactivity, of Hymenoptera Allergenic Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV—An Overall Comparison Including a New Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Sequence from Vespa velutina.
- Authors
Monsalve, Rafael I.; Lombardero, Manuel; Christensen, Lars H.; Núñez-Acevedo, Beatriz; González-de-Olano, David; Sobrino-García, Miriam; Castillo-Loja, Rosita M.; Bravo, Susana B.; Alonso-Sampedro, Manuela; Vidal, Carmen
- Abstract
(1) Background: Dipeptidyl Peptidases IV (DPPIVs), present in many organisms, are minor components in the venoms of Hymenoptera, where they have been identified as cross-reactive allergenic molecules. Considering that the structure of homologous DPPIVs is well characterized, we aimed to explain which regions have higher similarity among these proteins and present a comparison among them, including a new Vespa velutina DPPIV sequence. Moreover, two cases of sensitization to DPPIVs in wasp- and honeybee-sensitized patients are presented. (2) Methods: Proteomic analyses have been performed on the venom of the Asian hornet Vespa velutina to demonstrate the sequence of its DPPIV (allergen named Vesp v 3, with sequence accession number P0DRB8, and with the proteomic data available via ProteomeXchange with the identifier PXD046030). A comparison performed through their alignments and analysis of the three-dimensional structure showed a region with higher similarity among Hymenoptera DPPIVs. Additionally, ImmunoCAP™ determinations (including specific inhibition experiments), as well as IgE immunoblotting, are performed to demonstrate the allergenicity of Api m 5 and Ves v 3. (3) Results and Conclusions: The data presented demonstrate that the similarities among Hymenoptera DPPIVs are most likely localized at the C-terminal region of these enzymes. In addition, a higher similarity of the Vespa/Vespula DPPIVs is shown. The clinical cases analyzed demonstrated the allergenicity of Api m 5 and Ves v 3 in the sera of the allergic patients, as well as the presence of this minor component in the preparations used in venom immunotherapy.
- Subjects
CD26 antigen; PEPTIDASE; HYMENOPTERA; CROSS reactions (Immunology); HOMOLOGY (Biology)
- Publication
Toxins, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 11, p656
- ISSN
2072-6651
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/toxins15110656