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protein antigen binding

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Binding to a protein antigen. [PMID:9360996]

Protein antigen binding is a molecular function that describes the interaction between a protein and an antigen. Antigens are molecules that can elicit an immune response, and protein antigens are a specific type of antigen that are composed of proteins. Protein antigen binding is essential for the immune system to recognize and target foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. This process is mediated by specialized immune cells, such as B cells and T cells, which express receptors that can bind to specific antigens. When an antigen binds to a receptor on an immune cell, it triggers a cascade of signaling events that ultimately lead to the activation of the immune system and the elimination of the foreign invader. The binding of a protein antigen to its cognate receptor is highly specific, meaning that each receptor recognizes and binds to a unique antigen. This specificity is achieved through a complex interplay of forces, including electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonding, van der Waals forces, and hydrophobic interactions. The strength of the interaction between a protein antigen and its receptor is determined by the affinity of the binding site. High-affinity interactions are characterized by strong binding and slow dissociation rates, while low-affinity interactions are characterized by weak binding and fast dissociation rates. The affinity of a protein antigen for its receptor is crucial for the proper functioning of the immune system. In addition to its role in the immune system, protein antigen binding is also involved in a variety of other biological processes, such as cell signaling, cell adhesion, and enzyme regulation. For example, many hormones and growth factors bind to specific protein receptors on the surface of cells to initiate signaling pathways. Similarly, many enzymes bind to specific protein substrates to catalyze biochemical reactions. Protein antigen binding is a complex and multifaceted process that is essential for a wide range of biological functions.'
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Proteins (2)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Integrin alpha-4An integrin alpha-4 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P13612]Homo sapiens (human)
PlasminogenA plasminogen that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P00747]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (47)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
aminocaproic acid6-aminohexanoic acid : An epsilon-amino acid comprising hexanoic acid carrying an amino substituent at position C-6. Used to control postoperative bleeding, and to treat overdose effects of the thrombolytic agents streptokinase and tissue plasminogen activator.

Aminocaproic Acid: An antifibrinolytic agent that acts by inhibiting plasminogen activators which have fibrinolytic properties.
amino acid zwitterion;
epsilon-amino acid;
omega-amino fatty acid
antifibrinolytic drug;
hematologic agent;
metabolite
5-(n,n-hexamethylene)amiloride5-(N,N-hexamethylene)amiloride : A member of the class of pyrazines that is amiloride in which the two amino hydrogens at position N-5 are replaced by a hexamethylene moiety, resulting in the formation of an azepane ring.

5-(N,N-hexamethylene)amiloride: inhibitor of Na+-H+ exchange; has anti-HIV-1 activity
aromatic amine;
azepanes;
guanidines;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
organochlorine compound;
pyrazines
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
odorant receptor antagonist;
sodium channel blocker
bis(5-amidino-2-benzimidazolyl)methanebis(5-amidino-2-benzimidazolyl)methane: aromatic diamidine which has a significant suppressive effect on the cytopathology & yield of respiratory synctial (RS) virus; RN given refers to parent cpd
gabexateGabexate: A serine proteinase inhibitor used therapeutically in the treatment of pancreatitis, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and as a regional anticoagulant for hemodialysis. The drug inhibits the hydrolytic effects of thrombin, plasmin, and kallikrein, but not of chymotrypsin and aprotinin.benzoate ester
haloperidolhaloperidol : A compound composed of a central piperidine structure with hydroxy and p-chlorophenyl substituents at position 4 and an N-linked p-fluorobutyrophenone moiety.

Haloperidol: A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)
aromatic ketone;
hydroxypiperidine;
monochlorobenzenes;
organofluorine compound;
tertiary alcohol
antidyskinesia agent;
antiemetic;
dopaminergic antagonist;
first generation antipsychotic;
serotonergic antagonist
nafamostatnafamostat: inhibitor of trypsin, plasmin, pancreatic kallikrein, plasma kallikrein & thrombin; strongly inhibits esterolytic activities of C1r & C1 esterase complement-mediated hemolysis; antineoplasticbenzoic acids;
guanidines
netropsinNetropsin: A basic polypeptide isolated from Streptomyces netropsis. It is cytotoxic and its strong, specific binding to A-T areas of DNA is useful to genetics research.
pentamidinepentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups. A trypanocidal drug that is used for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Pentamidine: Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of PNEUMOCYSTIS pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects.
aromatic ether;
carboxamidine;
diether
anti-inflammatory agent;
antifungal agent;
calmodulin antagonist;
chemokine receptor 5 antagonist;
EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor;
NMDA receptor antagonist;
S100 calcium-binding protein B inhibitor;
trypanocidal drug;
xenobiotic
tranexamic acidTranexamic Acid: Antifibrinolytic hemostatic used in severe hemorrhage.amino acid
1,3-ditolylguanidine1,3-ditolylguanidine: structure given in first source; a selective ligand for the sigma binding sites in the braintoluenes
phenylguanidinephenylguanidine: RN given refers to parent cpd
amilorideamiloride : A member of the class of pyrazines resulting from the formal monoacylation of guanidine with the carboxy group of 3,5-diamino-6-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid.

Amiloride: A pyrazine compound inhibiting SODIUM reabsorption through SODIUM CHANNELS in renal EPITHELIAL CELLS. This inhibition creates a negative potential in the luminal membranes of principal cells, located in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct. Negative potential reduces secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions. Amiloride is used in conjunction with DIURETICS to spare POTASSIUM loss. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p705)
aromatic amine;
guanidines;
organochlorine compound;
pyrazines
diuretic;
sodium channel blocker
leupeptinaldehyde;
tripeptide
bacterial metabolite;
calpain inhibitor;
cathepsin B inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.4 (trypsin) inhibitor;
serine protease inhibitor
mci 9038peptide
dx 9065
efegatranefegatran: RN & structure given in first source; RN given refers to parent cpd (D)-isomer
5-amidinoindole
5-(4-piperidyl)isoxazol-3-ol5-(4-piperidyl)isoxazol-3-ol: structure given in first source; a partial agonist at the GABA-A receptor on cultured hippocampal neurones; antagonizes muscimol-stimulated benzodiazepine binding to rat cortical membranespiperidines
ono 3307ONO 3307: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure given in first source
4-guanidinobenzoate4-guanidinobenzoate: RN given refers to parent cpd

4-guanidinobenzoic acid : Benzoic acid substituted at the para position by a guanidino group.
benzoic acids;
guanidines
melagatranazetidines;
carboxamidine;
dicarboxylic acid monoamide;
non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid;
secondary amino compound
anticoagulant;
EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor;
serine protease inhibitor
pefabloc
beta-naphthamidinebeta-naphthamidine: RN given refers to parent cpd
razaxabanrazaxaban: structure in first source
dabigatrandabigatran : An aromatic amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-{[(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)amino]methyl}-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid with the secondary amoino group of N-pyridin-2-yl-beta-alanine. The active metabolite of the prodrug dabigatran etexilate, it acts as an anticoagulant which is used for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism.

Dabigatran: A THROMBIN inhibitor which acts by binding and blocking thrombogenic activity and the prevention of thrombus formation. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic EMBOLISM in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
aromatic amide;
benzimidazoles;
beta-alanine derivative;
carboxamidine;
pyridines
anticoagulant;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor
cyclopaminepiperidinesglioma-associated oncogene inhibitor
benzamidinecarboxamidinium ion
2-(4-chlorophenyl)guanidineorganochlorine compound
telaprevircyclopentapyrrole;
cyclopropanes;
oligopeptide;
pyrazines
antiviral drug;
hepatitis C protease inhibitor;
peptidomimetic
3,7-dimethoxy-5,3',4'-trihydroxyflavone3,7-dimethoxy-5,3',4'-trihydroxyflavone: isolated from Veronia eremophila; structure given in first source

3',4',5-trihydroxy-3,7-dimethoxyflavone : A dimethoxyflavone that the 3,7-di-O-methyl derivative of quercetin.
dimethoxyflavone;
trihydroxyflavone
EC 1.3.1.22 [3-oxo-5alpha-steroid 4-dehydrogenase (NADP(+))] inhibitor;
metabolite
hydroxygenkwaninhydroxygenkwanin: isolated from leaves of Daphne genkwaether;
flavonoids
bms 7408081-(3-aminobenzisoxazol-5'-yl)-3-trifluoromethyl-6-(2'-(3-hydroxy-N-pyrrolidinyl)methyl-(1,1')-biphen-4-yl)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazolo-(3,4-c)-pyridin-7-one: structure in first source
mocetinostatmocetinostat : A benzamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-({[4-(pyridin-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino}methyl)benzoic acid with one of the amino groups of benzene-1,2-diamine. It is an orally active and isotype-selective HDAC inhibitor which exhibits antitumour activity (IC50 = 0.15, 0.29, 1.66 and 0.59 muM for HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3 and HDAC11).

mocetinostat: undergoing phase II clinical trials for treatment of cancer
aminopyrimidine;
benzamides;
pyridines;
secondary amino compound;
secondary carboxamide;
substituted aniline
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
autophagy inducer;
cardioprotective agent;
EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor;
hepatotoxic agent
uk-356,202UK-356,202: structure in first source
n-alpha-(2,4,6-triisopropyl-phenylsulfonyl)-3-amidino-(l)-phenyl-alanine-4-ethoxycarbonyl-piperazide hydrochloride
gw 813893
tr 14035N-(2,6-dichlorobenzoyl)-4-(2',6'-bismethoxyphenyl)phenylalanine: TR-14035 is the (L)-isomer; an antagonist of both alpha4beta1 and beta7 integrins; structure in first source
lb 30057
bio 1211BIO 1211: integrin alpha4beta1 inhibitor; structure in first source
a-317567A-317567: acid sensing ion channel blocker; structure in first source
betrixabanbetrixaban : A secondary carboxamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-(N,N-dimethylcarbamimidoyl)benzoic acid with the amino group of 2-amino-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-5-methoxybenzamide. A synthetic anticoagulant compound that targets activated factor Xa in the coagulation cascade.

betrixaban: a highly potent, selective, and orally efficacious factor Xa inhibitor; structure in first source
benzamides;
guanidines;
monochloropyridine;
monomethoxybenzene;
secondary carboxamide
anticoagulant;
EC 3.4.21.6 (coagulation factor Xa) inhibitor
rpr 120844
n-(3-amino-1-(cyclobutylmethyl)-2,3-dioxopropyl)-3-(2-((((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)carbonyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-azabicyclo(3.1.0)hexan-2-carboxamideboceprevir : A synthetic tripeptide consisting of N-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)-3-methyl-L-valyl, a cyclopropyl-fused prolyl and 3-amino-4-cyclobutyl-2-oxobutanamide residues joined in sequence. Used for treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection.tripeptide;
ureas
antiviral drug;
hepatitis C protease inhibitor;
peptidomimetic
m-chlorophenylguanidine
mk-7009vaniprevir : An azamacrocyclic compound that is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor which is approved for the treatment of hepatitis C virus infections in Japan.

vaniprevir: inhibits hepatitis C virus NS3/4a protease
azamacrocycle;
carbamate ester;
cyclopropanes;
N-sulfonylcarboxamide;
pyrrolidinecarboxamide
antiviral drug;
hepatitis C protease inhibitor
grassystatin agrassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source
rpx7009RPX7009: a beta-lactamase inhibitor; structure in first source