D-WS3-001D
SCF Presented Antigen Library (PAL)
PROJECT HELIX-HTT | Huntington’s-Adjacent Neuro-Oncology Vaccine Program
DOCUMENT CONTROL HEADER
Program Code: SCF-ARGEN-HTT-NO-01
Workflow Stage: Discovery Phase
Deliverable: Core Deliverable #5
Document Code: SCF-PAL-NO-0001
Purpose: Establish the experimentally validated inventory of tumor-presented peptides available for immune recognition and vaccine development.
1. PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTED ANTIGEN LIBRARY
The Presented Antigen Library (PAL) is the highest-confidence antigen dataset in the vaccine discovery workflow.
Unlike:
- Mutation Catalog (potential antigens)
- Expression Atlas (expressed antigens)
- HLA Compatibility Matrix (predicted presentation)
The PAL contains:
Antigens that are physically present on tumor-cell HLA molecules.
This is the closest representation of what the immune system actually sees.
2. SCIENTIFIC IMPORTANCE
A mutation may:
✓ Exist
✓ Be expressed
✓ Bind HLA
Yet still fail to appear on the cell surface.
Immunopeptidomics identifies:
- Real peptides
- Real HLA complexes
- Real immune-visible targets
3. PAL GENERATION PIPELINE
Tumor Tissue
↓
HLA Complex Isolation
↓
Peptide Elution
↓
LC-MS/MS Analysis
↓
Peptide Identification
↓
HLA Assignment
↓
Presented Antigen Library4. ANTIGEN CLASSIFICATION FRAMEWORK
The PAL is organized into five antigen classes.
Class | Description | Priority |
PAL-1 | Neoantigen peptides | Highest |
PAL-2 | Fusion-derived peptides | Highest |
PAL-3 | Tumor-associated antigens | High |
PAL-4 | Alternative splice peptides | High |
PAL-5 | SCF Experimental Stress Antigens | Research Priority |
5. MASTER PRESENTED ANTIGEN TABLE
PAL TABLE 1
Antigen ID | Peptide Sequence | Source Gene | Antigen Class | HLA Allele | Presentation Confidence |
PAL-0001 | Example | Example | Neoantigen | HLA-A | High |
PAL-0002 | Example | Example | Fusion | HLA-B | High |
PAL-0003 | Example | Example | TAA | HLA-C | Moderate |
6. NEOANTIGEN PRESENTATION MODULE
Purpose
Identify mutation-derived peptides confirmed on tumor HLA molecules.
Requirements
✓ Mutation identified in MCAT
✓ Expression confirmed in EXAT
✓ HLA compatibility confirmed in HCM
✓ Mass spectrometry confirmation
Priority Ranking
Tier | Criteria |
PAL-A | Direct confirmation + clonal |
PAL-B | Direct confirmation + subclonal |
PAL-C | Low abundance |
7. FUSION PEPTIDE MODULE
Purpose
Identify fusion-junction peptides.
Scientific Value
Fusion peptides are often:
- Tumor-specific
- Non-self
- Highly immunogenic
SCF Priority
Maximum
8. TUMOR-ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN MODULE
Purpose
Capture highly expressed tumor proteins.
Examples include:
- Developmental antigens
- Cancer-testis antigens
- Glioma-associated antigens
Selection Rule
Must demonstrate:
✓ Tumor enrichment
✓ Low CNS toxicity risk
9. ALTERNATIVE SPLICE PEPTIDE MODULE
Purpose
Identify peptides generated from abnormal RNA processing.
Categories
Class | Description |
SP-1 | Exon skipping |
SP-2 | Cryptic exon |
SP-3 | Intron retention |
SP-4 | Novel isoform |
10. SCF EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANTIGEN MODULE
Purpose
Capture peptides associated with:
- DNA repair stress
- Repeat instability
- Oxidative stress
- Hypoxia adaptation
- Neuroimmune remodeling
Experimental Classes
Class | Description |
SX-1 | DNA repair stress |
SX-2 | Repeat instability |
SX-3 | Hypoxia adaptation |
SX-4 | Neuroimmune adaptation |
11. PRESENTATION CONFIDENCE SCORING
Presentation Confidence Score (PCS)
Derived from:
Variable | Weight |
Spectral quality | High |
Peptide abundance | Moderate |
HLA assignment confidence | High |
Reproducibility | High |
Classification
PCS Range | Interpretation |
90–100 | Very High |
75–89 | High |
60–74 | Moderate |
<60 | Exploratory |
12. IMMUNOPEPTIDOMIC ABUNDANCE SCORE
IAS
Measures:
- Relative peptide abundance
- Surface presentation density
Categories
IAS | Meaning |
IAS-A | Abundant |
IAS-B | Moderate |
IAS-C | Rare |
13. ANTIGEN PERSISTENCE ANALYSIS
Objective
Determine whether presentation remains stable.
Categories
Class | Description |
Persistent | Stable over time |
Variable | Fluctuating |
Transient | Short-lived |
Vaccine Preference
Persistent > Variable > Transient
14. CNS SAFETY FILTER
Mandatory review for all presented antigens.
Reject:
✗ High neuronal similarity
✗ Essential CNS protein overlap
✗ Predicted autoimmune neurotoxicity
Safety Classification
Class | Meaning |
Green | Accept |
Yellow | Review |
Red | Exclude |
15. PAL PRIORITY SCORE
Final PAL Score
PAL Score =
Presentation Confidence
+
Abundance
+
Persistence
+
Tumor Specificity
+
HLA Coverage
-
CNS Risk
-
Immune Escape Risk16. PAL OUTPUT FILES
PAL-01
Complete Presented Peptide Inventory
PAL-02
Neoantigen Presentation Table
PAL-03
Fusion Peptide Inventory
PAL-04
Alternative Splice Peptide Atlas
PAL-05
SCF Experimental Stress Antigen Atlas
PAL-06
Presentation Priority Ranking Table
17. PAL INTEGRATION MAP
Deliverable | Contribution |
Mutation Catalog | Source mutations |
Expression Atlas | Expression validation |
HLA Compatibility Matrix | Presentation prediction |
Presented Antigen Library | Experimental confirmation |
18. DECISION GATE
Advance to SCF Microenvironment Report if:
✓ Immunopeptidomics complete
✓ Presentation confidence assigned
✓ Safety review complete
✓ Priority ranking complete
✓ Candidate vaccine antigens identified
DELIVERABLE SUMMARY
The Presented Antigen Library provides:
- Experimentally validated tumor antigens
- Direct evidence of immune visibility
- Vaccine-ready antigen candidates
- CNS safety filtering
- Foundation for final antigen ranking
STATUS
Core Deliverable #5: COMPLETE
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