Binding of the integrin Mac-1 (CD11b/CD18) to the third immunoglobulin-like domain of ICAM-1 (CD54) and its regulation by glycosylation

Michael S. Diamond, Donald E. Staunton, Steven D. Marlin, Timothy A. Springer

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Abstract

Both the integrins LFA-1 and Mac-1 bind to ICAM-1, an immunoglobulin superfamily member. Previously, we localized the binding sites of LFA-1 and the major group of human rhinoviruses to the first NH2-terminal immunoglobulin-like domain of ICAM-1. Here, we show that the binding site on ICAM-1 for Mac-1 is unexpectedly distinct from that for LFA-1 and maps to the third NH2-terminal immunoglobulin-like domain. These findings provide a function for the tandem duplication of immunoglobulin-like domains in ICAM-1 and have implications for other immunoglobulin superfamily members. Mutations at two sites in the third domain that destroy consensus sequences for N-linked glycosylation enhance binding to purified Mac-1. Agents that interfere with carbohydrate processing provide evidence that the size of the N-linked oligosaccharide side chains on ICAM-1 affects binding to Mac-1 but not to LFA-1. Thus, we suggest that the extent of glycosylation on ICAM-1 may regulate adhesion to LFA-1 or Mac-1 in vivo.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)961-971
Number of pages11
JournalCell
Volume65
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 14 1991

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