| 摘要 |
H-Y is a transplantation antigen that can lead to rejection of HLA-matched male organ and bone marrow grafts by female recipients, and may play a role in pregnancy and spermatogenesis. However, the origin and function of H-Y antigens has eluded researchers for 40 years. We show that one human H-Y peptide antigen presented by HLA-B7 is an 11 residue peptide derived from SMCY, an evolutionarily conserved Y chromosomal protein. A homologous gene on the X chromosome, SMCX, differs by two residues in the same region. We also show a peptide antigen recognized by two HLA-A2.1 restricted T cell clones, which is also encoded by SMCY. The identification of H-Y offers prospects for improvements in transplantation outcome, prenatal diagnosis and fertilization strategies.
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