Location of neutralizing epitopes defined by monoclonal antibodies generated against the outer capsid polypeptide, VP1, of foot-and-mouth disease virus A12

The epitopes of six monoclonal antibodies generated against type A12 foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) VP1 or its largest cyanogen bromide fragment (13 kd) were characterized. Five of these monoclonal antibodies neutralized viral infectivity. Solid-phase and competitive antigen binding assays using virion-derived antigens or a biosynthetic VP1 polypeptide identified two distinct neutralizing epitopes. One epitope was located between amino acid residues 145-168 of VP1 and the other between amino acids 169-179. The results indicate that antibodies reacting with two distinct areas of the VP1 polypeptide are capable of neutralizing FMD virus.     

Antigenic variation of the Epstein–Barr virus nuclear antigen EBNA1 as revealed by monoclonal antibodies

The Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) nuclear antigen EBNA1 plays an essential role in the replication of EBV episomes in latently infected cells and is the only viral protein that is consistently expressed in all programs of latent EBV gene expression. In this study, four monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) directed to a region (amino acid residues 442–530) of EBNA1 were generated. Competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) experiments using biotinylated MoAbs showed that they recognized distinct epitopes. Reactivity of these MoAbs with various laboratory EBV strains and field EBV isolates was shown to be heterogeneous in that EBNA1 from certain strains (isolates) was recognized and that from others was not. All four MoAbs showed such heterogeneous reactivity, and moreover, each MoAb showed a distinct spectrum of reactivity with these EBV strains (isolates). These results demonstrate an extensive structural variation in this region of EBNA1 as predicted by previous sequencing studies. These MoAbs will be useful as probes to dissect this structural heterogeneity of EBNA1.     

抗MDV-1 VP22羧基端单克隆抗体的制备与免疫学特性鉴定

目的：制备抗血清Ⅰ型马立克氏病病毒（MDV-1）VP22的单克隆抗体（mAb），并鉴定其免疫学特性。方法：在原核系统中表达VP22羧基端区域（94～243aa），获得融合表达产物GST-VP22C。将该表达产物切胶免疫小鼠，利用杂交瘤技术制备抗MDV-1VP22C的mAb，并通过ELISA、间接免疫荧光（IFA）、Western blot鉴定其特性。结果：获得了2株可稳定分泌抗MDV-1VP22C的mAb的杂交瘤细胞，命名为3F7、4FA。IFA鉴定表明，两株mAb均能与感染MDV-1的成纤维细胞反应，其中，3F7mAb染色呈现MDV空斑，而4FAmAb呈现整个单层的细胞核荧光。ELISA和Westernblot分析表明，3F7能与杆状病毒表达的VP22反应，4FA不具备该特性。对3F7mAb进一步鉴定，确定了该mAb针对的具体位置在94～193aa处，是蛋白转导域的预测位置。结论：成功地制备了抗MDV-1VP22C的mAb，为深入研究VP22蛋白的转导功能提供了有用的试剂。     

应用噬菌体展示技术筛选、鉴定抗汉滩病毒单克隆抗体的模拟表位

目的 :应用噬菌体 12肽文库筛选抗汉滩病毒单抗 (mAb)F3、B11的模拟配体肽 ,并对其免疫学特性进行初步分析。方法 :以纯化的mAb为筛选配基 ,进行噬菌体肽库的生物亲和淘选。用ELISA法鉴定筛选克隆的结合活性 ,对阳性克隆进行序列测定和分析。用动物免疫试验初步分析噬菌体颗粒展示的抗原肽的免疫特性。结果 :通过 3～ 4轮生物淘选 ,ELISA显示筛选到的多数噬菌体克隆均可与mAb特异性结合 ;与mAbF3结合的阳性克隆的氨基酸序列高度一致 ,均为 MHGP TKNQMWHT ,与HTNV/SEOVM蛋白G2区第 75 0～ 75 9位氨基酸具有较高的同源性 ;而mAbB11特异性的结合肽在氨基酸水平上表现出一定的多态性 ,其序列的基序尚未能确定 ;动物免疫试验表明 ,噬菌体肽抗原具有良好的免疫反应性和免疫原性 ,是天然病毒抗原较好的免疫原模拟物。结论 :获得了具有良好结合活性的模拟表位肽 ,为基于表位的HFRSV多肽疫苗及DNA疫苗的研制奠定了基础。     

Neutralization sites of type O1 foot-and-mouth disease virus defined by monoclonal antibodies and neutralization-escape virus variants

Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) were derived from mice infected with foot-and-mouth disease virus type O1 Brugge (FMDV 01B) or immunized with inactivated virions (140 S) or viral subunits (12 S). A total of 19 neutralizing MAbs were characterized of which 17 recognized conformationally determined epitopes and two recognized amino acid sequences on isolated VP1. Neutralizing MAbs were used to select antigenic variants of FMDV O1B. Based on cross-neutralization and binding assays with MAbs the variants were divided into discrete groups demonstrating the presence of three unique neutralization sites on FMDV O1B. One site was present only on intact 140 S virions, a second was present on both 140 S virions and 12 S subunits, and the third was present on 140 S virions, 12 S subunits, and isolated VP1. Comparison of the deduced nucleic acid sequence of parental FMDV O1B with those of the O1B variants demonstrated that the epitope recognized by the VP1-reactive, neutralizing MAbs included amino acid residues 138, 144, and 148. Cross-neutralization assays demonstrated that these neutralization sites of FMDV O1B function on other type O1 strains of FMDV.     

H1亚型流感病毒HA蛋白单克隆抗体的制备及部分特性鉴定

目的:制备针对H1亚型流感病毒HA蛋白的单克隆抗体(mAb),并分析其反应特性。方法:分别以2009年甲型H1N1、季节性A1流感病毒裂解疫苗为免疫原,常规法免疫、融合、克隆化,获得各抗原特异性mAb。应用ELISA、HI试验和Western blot等技术研究mAb的反应性和特异性。结果:获得稳定分泌抗H1亚型流感病毒HA蛋白的杂交瘤细胞97株。其中株特异性mAb39株,29株具有HI活性;亚型特异性mAb7株,5株具有HI活性;2009年流行株与季节性A1、A3流行株共同抗原的mAb16株,9株具有HI活性;针对流感病毒共同抗原mAb35株,22株具有HI活性。结论:两种疫苗均具有较好的免疫原性和免疫保护活性,这些mAb的获得为流感病毒株特异、亚型特异性诊断试剂盒及流感病毒通用诊断试剂盒的制备提供了实验资料,为进一步研究H1N1流感病毒HA的抗原表位奠定了基础。     

Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies directed against pseudorabies virus

Hybridoma cell lines producing monoclonal antibodies to pseudorabies virus (PRV) were established. The monoclonal antibodies were characterized with respect to their antigenic specifications and biological activities. Two monoclonal antibodies immunoprecipitated the 50 kDa PRV glycoprotein (gp50) and two immunoprecipitated the 82 kDa glycoprotein (gp82). The monoclonal antibodies were used to analyze the biological roles of these two glycoproteins. One monoclonal antibody directed against each glycoprotein did not require complement for in vitro viral neutralization while the other monoclonal antibody directed against the glycoprotein required complement for neutralization. The monoclonal antibodies against gp50 were shown to be directed against different epitopes within the glycoprotein. In contrast, the monoclonal antibodies against gp82 were shown to be directed against the same antigenic site on the glycoprotein. In vivo passive immunity studies in mice showed that monoclonal antibodies directed against either gp50 or gp82 could be protective.     

The effect of epitope density and antibody affinity on the ELISA as analysed by monoclonal antibodies

The antibody titre and the optical density values in an ELISA are influenced by the epitope density of the antigen and the affinity of the antibody tested. This has major implications in the interpretation of ELISA results.     

Characterization and potential diagnostic application of monoclonal antibodies specific to rabies virus

Objective

Rabies is invariably a fatal encephalomyelitis that is considered to be a serious public health problem. It is necessary to develop standard rabies virus diagnostic tools, especially for diagnosing the strains prevalent in China.

Methods

Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) specific to rabies virus were produced and characterized by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), isotyping, affinity assay, immunofluorescence assay (IFA), and immunocytochemistry. The MAb, whose affinity was higher for antigen, was used to establish an antigen capture-ELISA (AC-ELISA) detection system and test the efficiency by using clinical samples.

Results

The heavy chain subclasses of two MAbs were all determined to be IgG2a. The 3C7 MAb showed stronger reactivity with rabies virus protein than the 2C5 MAb in an ELISA analysis, whereas the 3C7 MAb showed the highest affinity for antigen. IFA and immunocytochemistry results also indicated that the two MAbs could recognize rabies virus protein in its native form in cell samples. Data obtained using clinical samples showed that rabies virus could be detected by AC-ELISA detection system using the 3C7 MAb.

Conclusion

It was potentially useful for the further development of highly sensitive, easily handled, and relatively rapid detection kits/tools for rabies surveillance in those areas where rabies is endemic, especially in China.     

抗2型登革病毒M蛋白单克隆抗体的制备和生物学特性的鉴定

目的 克隆表达2型登革病毒M蛋白,用纯化的重组蛋白免疫Balb/c小鼠,通过杂交瘤技术制备可用于胶体金快速检测试条的抗2型登革病毒M蛋白的单克隆抗体(mAb),并鉴定其特性.方法 利用登革热2型病毒全长基因重组质粒,经PCR方法扩增出prm/m基因片段,在pET-32a(+)表达系统中表达,表达产物用Ni柱亲和层析纯化后,用于免疫Balb/c小鼠,采用杂交瘤技术制备抗M蛋白的mAb,采用间接ELISA方法和Western blot进行mAb特异性鉴定;同时采用间接ELISA方法鉴定mAb相对亲和力.结果 获得2株可分泌特异性mAb的杂交瘤细胞Ⅲ1A6和Ⅲ3D2;相对亲和力均在105 以上.Westernblot显示2株mAb能特异识别重组M蛋白.结论成功地制备出抗登革病毒2型病毒M蛋白的2株mAb,为建立快速特异检测登革病毒的实验方法提供了有力的工具.     

Antigenic structure of human chorionic somatomammotropin: four epitopes revealed by monoclonal antibodies

The characterization of epitope specificity of a panel of 15 monoclonal antibodies against human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS), previously prepared in our laboratory, allowed us to distinguish 4 antigenic determinants on the hCS molecule. Experiments were carried out with competition and sandwich assays. The results allowed us to divide our MAbs into 4 groups, recognizing 4 different epitopes, and to select 4 MAbs each distinguishing a different epitope in order to pursue further studies on the antigenic structure of hCS.     

Characterization of monoclonal antibodies to Marburg virus nucleoprotein (NP) that can be used for NP-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

After the first documented outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever identified in Europe in 1967, several sporadic cases and an outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever have been reported in Africa. In order to establish a diagnostic system for Marburg hemorrhagic fever by the detection of Marburg virus nucleoprotein, monoclonal antibodies to the recombinant nucleoprotein were produced. Two clones of monoclonal antibodies, MAb2A7 and MAb2H6, were efficacious in the antigen-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). At least 40 ng/ml of the recombinant nucleoprotein of Marburg virus was detected by the antigen-capture ELISA format. The epitope of the monoclonal antibody (MAb2A7) was located in the carboxy-terminus of nucleoprotein from amino acid position 634 to 647, while that of the MAb2H6 was located on the extreme region of the carboxy-terminus of the Marburg virus nucleoprotein (amino acid position 643-695). These monoclonal antibodies strongly interacted with the conformational epitopes on the carboxy-terminus of the nucleoprotein. Furthermore, these two monoclonal antibodies were reacted with the authentic Marburg virus antigens by indirect immunofluorescence assay. These data suggest that the Marburg virus nucleoprotein-capture ELISA system using the monoclonal antibodies is a promising technique for rapid diagnosis of Marburg hemorrhagic fever.     

禽流感病毒核蛋白单克隆抗体的制备及部分特性鉴定

目的：制备抗禽流感病毒（AIV）核蛋白（NP）的单克隆抗体（mAb）并进行特性鉴定。方法：分别用甲醛灭活的和TritonX-100裂解的AIV H9N2及AIVNP基因的原核表达产物免疫BALB／c小鼠。经细胞融合、间接ELISA筛选及克隆化，建立能稳定分泌抗AIV NP mAb的杂交瘤细胞株。mAb的效价采用间接ELISA测定，用交义反应试验及间接免疫荧光染色法检测mAb的特异性。结果：经细胞融合、筛选及克隆化，间接ELISA法测定，mAb共得到6株能稳定分泌抗禽流感病毒NPmAb的杂交瘤细胞株，分别命名为4F4、1C3、1G11、1C2、1D10及2E7。1G11、1D10腹水的ELISA效价最高，分别为2^-13和2^-14。交叉反应试验及间接免疫荧光染色检测表明，两株mAb的特异性良好。结论：其获得6株抗AIVNP的mAb，其中2株mAb1C11和1D10的效价最高，特异性良好，为AIV的研究及快速诊断方法的建立奠定了基础。     

O型口蹄疫病毒VP1蛋白在大肠埃希菌中的可溶性表达、纯化及纳米样结构观察

目的本实验旨在高效表达可溶性的O型口蹄疫病毒VP1蛋白,并形成纳米样颗粒。方法根据O型口蹄疫病毒核酸序列,得到FMDV O/MYA/7/98株的VP1蛋白基因,并进行截短和优化,共73个氨基酸;同时,从肠道沙门菌(Salmonella enterica)中分离得到135个氨基酸铁蛋白(Fn)基因片段,将O型口蹄疫病毒VP1蛋白与铁蛋白串联,设计并合成了口蹄疫病毒VP1蛋白-铁蛋白基因片段,命名为Se Fnt16798。构建了Se Fnt16798融合Grifin、GST、MBP、Sumo、Thioredoxin、γ-crystallin、Ars C、Ppi B、Ce HSP17等9种不同可溶性标签的表达重组载体。分别转化至大肠埃希菌BL21(DE3)中,异丙基硫代半乳糖苷(IPTG)诱导,SDS-PAGE电泳对融合蛋白的可溶性表达进行检测,筛选高效可溶性表达的Se Fnt16798融合蛋白。重组蛋白通过Ni-NTA Agarose亲和纯化,进行电子显微镜检测。结果实验成功构建9个Se Fnt16798表达载体;9个标签中,MBP与Se Fnt16798蛋白相融合的可溶性表达效果最好,并获得了高纯度的MBP-Se Fnt16798重组蛋白质;电子显微镜结果显示,MBP-Se Fnt16798形成了纳米样颗粒。结论本实验建立了稳定获得Se Fnt16798重组蛋白质的方法。     

Preparation and characterization of three monoclonal antibodies against HIV-1 p24 capsid protein

HIV-1 p24 detection provides a means to aid the early diagnosis of HIV-1 infection, track the progression of disease and assess the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy. In the present study, three monoclonal antibodies （mAbs） p3JB9, p5F1 and p6F4 against HIV-1 p24 were generated. All mAbs could detect p24 of HIV-1ⅢB, HIV-1Ada-M, HIV-174v mAbs p5F1 and p6F4 could detect HIV-1KM018, while p3JB9 could not. Three mAbs did not react with HIV-2ROD, HIV-2CBL-20 and SIVagmTYO-1. The recognized epitope of p5F1 was located on the Gag amino acid region DCKTILKALGPAATLEEMMTAC. The p5F1 was used to establish a modified sandwich ELISA with rabbit anti-p24 serum and showed good specificity and high sensitivity, which has been used to measure HIV-1 p24 antigen levels in research. Cellular ＆ Molecular Immunology.     

The induction and characterization of monoclonal antibodies specific to GP of Ebola virus

The Ebola virus is highly infectious and characterized by hemorrhagic fever, headache, and so on with a high mortality rate. Currently, there are neither therapeutic drugs or vaccines against the Ebola virus nor fast diagnostic methods for the detection of Ebola virus infection. This study reported the induction and isolation of two monoclonal antibodies that specifically recognized the glycoprotein (GP) and secreted glycoprotein (sGP) of the Ebola virus. Plasmids encoding either GP or sGP were constructed and immunized BALB/c mice, accordingly purified sGP was boosted. The antisera were analyzed for binding activity against sGP protein in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and neutralization activity in a pseudotyped virus neutralization assay. A number of reactive clones were isolated and two monoclonal antibodies T231 and T242 were identified to react with both GP and sGP. Western blot and ELISA assays showed that the monoclonal antibodies could react with GP and sGP, respectively. Moreover, they could recognize Ebola pseudovirus by cellular immunochemistry assay. We labeled the monoclonal antibody T231 with biotin and analyzed the competitiveness of the two antibodies by the ELISA test. The results showed that the binding epitopes of the two monoclonal antibodies to sGP were partially overlapped. In summary, two GP-specific mAbs were identified, which will be used to detect the Ebola virus or investigate GP.     

登革病毒非结构蛋白NS1群特异性单克隆抗体的制备及初步应用

目的制备登革病毒NS1群特异性单克隆抗体,建立可检测登革病毒1～4型NS1抗原的ELISA检测法,为登革热的早期快速诊断奠定基础。方法应用毕赤酵母表达系统分泌表达登革病毒2型重组非结构蛋白NS1,以此为抗原免疫BABL/c小鼠,取其脾细胞与小鼠骨髓瘤细胞融合,经HAT选择培养、间接ELISA筛选和亚克隆,获得能稳定分泌登革病毒NS1群特异性单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞株;用所获得的单克隆抗体建立可检测1～4型登革病毒NS1抗原的双抗体夹心ELISA法。结果从登革病毒2型NS1重组毕赤酵母（Pichia Pastoris-NS1）中获得了大量纯化的登革病毒重组NS1蛋白;经免疫小鼠、细胞融合、间接ELISA筛选及3次亚克隆后,最终获得2株能高效分泌抗登革病毒NS1单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞株2D7B6B4和2D10E2F6,间接ELISA显示抗体效价高达1∶8000～1∶16000;ELISA及免疫荧光检测证实,其所分泌的抗体与1～4型登革病毒及其重组NS1蛋白均有特异性免疫反应,为登革病毒NS1群特异性单克隆抗体;两株单克隆抗体均为IgG2a亚类;初步建立了检测4个血清型登革病毒NS1抗原的双抗体夹心ELISA法。结论成功研制出两株能高效分泌抗登革病毒NS1群特异性单克隆抗体的杂交瘤细胞株。初步建立了可检测1～4型登革病毒NS1抗原的双抗体夹心ELISA检测法。     

Comparative genomics of serotype Asia 1 foot-and-mouth disease virus isolates from India sampled over the last two decades

This study deals with a comparative analysis of complete genome sequences of twenty-one serotype Asia 1 foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) field viruses isolated over a period of two decades from India, two vaccine strains and seven exotic sequences. The Indian viruses could be grouped in to three distinct lineages at the entire coding region, evolving independently probably under differential selection pressure as evident from the lineage-specific signatures identified. This comparison revealed 80% of amino acids at the polyprotein region to be invariant. Twenty-one residues in L, 3A and P1 region were identified to be under positive selection of which some are antigenically critical. Analysis at functionally crucial motifs, receptor contact residues, polyprotein cleavage sites and at putative T-cell epitopes expands the knowledge beyond other serotypes. Antigenic site II in betaB-betaC loop of VP2 was highly unstable suggesting its exposure to extreme immune pressure. A single cross-over at the L proteinase region in an isolate from buffalo, also featuring an extensive deletion at the 5' untranslated region (UTR), reflects the role of intraserotypic genetic recombination in natural evolution. The likely biological relevance of deletions/insertions observed at UTRs, VP1 and 3A could not be deduced. Altogether, a substantial amount of data raised on full length genomes of type Asia 1 virus adds value to the FMD virus genomics.