Bidot2008 - Mathematical modelling of T cell activation kinetics

Model Identifier
MODEL1910290003
Short description
Mathematical modeling representing Tcell actiavtion regualtion by TCR, IL2 and other players.
Format
SBML
(L2V4)
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Mathematical modeling of T-cell activation kinetic.
- Bidot C, Gruy F, Haudin CS, El Hentati F, Guy B, Lambert C
- Journal of computational biology : a journal of computational molecular cell biology , 1/ 2008 , Volume 15 , Issue 1 , pages: 105-128 , PubMed ID: 18271720
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines, Immunology Laboratory, University Hospital of St. Etienne, France.
- T-cell activation is a crucial step in mounting of the immune response. The dynamics of T-cell receptor (TCR) specific recognition of peptide presented by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule decides the fate of the T cell. Several biochemical interactions interfere resulting in a highly complex mechanism that would be difficult to understand without computer help. The aim of the present study was to define a mathematical model in order to approach the kinetics of monoclonal T-cell-specific activation. The reaction scheme was first described and the model was tested using experimental parameters from the published data. Simulations were concordant with experimental data showing proportional decrease of membrane TCR and production of interleukin-2 (IL-2). Agonist and antagonist peptides induce different levels of intracellular signal that could make the yes or no decision for entry to cell cycle. Different conditions (peptide concentrations, initial TCR density and exogenous IL-2 levels) can be tested. Several parameters are missing for parameters estimation and adjustment before it could be adapted for a polyclonal T-cell reaction model. However, the model should be of interest in setting experiments, simulation of clinical responses and optimization of preventive or therapeutic immunotherapy.
Contributors
Submitter of the first revision: Krishna Kumar Tiwari
Submitter of this revision: Krishna Kumar Tiwari
Modellers: Krishna Kumar Tiwari
Submitter of this revision: Krishna Kumar Tiwari
Modellers: Krishna Kumar Tiwari