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Dr. Roffler, Steve R.

Distinguished Research Fellow
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Specialty:
  1. Antibody Engineering
  2. Directed Molecular Evolution
  3. Prodrugs

Education and Positions:
  • Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley


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Cutting Edge: Mechanical Forces Acting on T Cells Immobilized via the TCR Complex Can Trigger TCR Signaling.

Dr. Roffler, Steve R.
J Immunology, Apr 30, 2010

Engagement of the TCR by antigenic peptides presented by the MHC activates specific T cells to control infections. Recent theoretical considerations have suggested that mechanical forces acting on the TCR may be important for receptor triggering. In this study, we directly tested the hypothesis that physical forces acting on the TCR can initiate signaling in T cells by micromanipulation of individual T cells bound to artificial APCs expressing engineered TCR ligands.