Unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopes
Abstract Background The CD4-induced (CD4i) epitopes in gp120 includes the co-receptor binding site, which are formed and exposed after interaction with CD4. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to the CD4i epitopes exhibit limited neutralizing activity because of restricted access to their epitopes. However...
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| author | Kazuki Tanaka Takeo Kuwata Muntasir Alam Gilad Kaplan Shokichi Takahama Kristel Paola Ramirez Valdez Anna Roitburd-Berman Jonathan M. Gershoni Shuzo Matsushita |
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| description | Abstract Background The CD4-induced (CD4i) epitopes in gp120 includes the co-receptor binding site, which are formed and exposed after interaction with CD4. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to the CD4i epitopes exhibit limited neutralizing activity because of restricted access to their epitopes. However, small fragment counterparts such as single-chain variable fragments (scFvs) have been reported to neutralize a broad range of viruses compared with the full-size IgG molecule. To identify the CD4i epitope site responsible for this broad neutralization we constructed three scFvs of anti-CD4i mAbs from a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected elite controller, and investigated the neutralization coverage and precise binding site in the CD4i epitopes. Results We constructed scFvs from the anti-CD4i mAbs, 916B2, 4E9C, and 25C4b and tested their neutralization activity against a panel of 66 viruses of multi-subtype. Coverage of neutralization by the scFvs against this panel of pseudoviruses was 89% (59/66) for 4E9C, 95% (63/66) for 25C4b and 100% (66/66) for 916B2. Analysis using a series of envelope glycoprotein mutants revealed that individual anti-CD4i mAbs showed various dependencies on the hairpin 1 (H1) and V3 base. The binding profiles of 25C4b were similar to those of 17b, and 25C4b bound the region spanning multiple domains of H1 and hairpin 2 (H2) of the bridging sheet and V3 base. For 4E9C, the V3-base dependent binding was apparent from no binding to mutants containing the ΔV3 truncation. In contrast, binding of 916B2 was dependent on the H1 region, which is composed of β2 and β3 strands, because mutants containing the H1 truncation did not show any reactivity to 916B2. Although the H1 region structure is affected by CD4 engagement, the results indicate the unique nature of the 916B2 epitope, which may be structurally conserved before and after conformational changes of gp120. Conclusions Identification of a unique structure of the H1 region that can be targeted by 916B2 may have an important implication in the development of small molecules to inhibit infection by a broad range of HIV-1 for the purpose of HIV treatment and prevention. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ac5e67be97974c28a2b3fa0db7197e642022-12-21T23:30:34ZengBMCRetrovirology1742-46902017-09-0114111510.1186/s12977-017-0369-yUnique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopesKazuki Tanaka0Takeo Kuwata1Muntasir Alam2Gilad Kaplan3Shokichi Takahama4Kristel Paola Ramirez Valdez5Anna Roitburd-Berman6Jonathan M. Gershoni7Shuzo Matsushita8Matsushita Project Laboratory, Center for AIDS Research, Kumamoto UniversityMatsushita Project Laboratory, Center for AIDS Research, Kumamoto UniversityMatsushita Project Laboratory, Center for AIDS Research, Kumamoto UniversityDepartment of Cell Research and Immunology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv UniversityMatsushita Project Laboratory, Center for AIDS Research, Kumamoto UniversityMatsushita Project Laboratory, Center for AIDS Research, Kumamoto UniversityDepartment of Cell Research and Immunology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv UniversityDepartment of Cell Research and Immunology, George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv UniversityMatsushita Project Laboratory, Center for AIDS Research, Kumamoto UniversityAbstract Background The CD4-induced (CD4i) epitopes in gp120 includes the co-receptor binding site, which are formed and exposed after interaction with CD4. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to the CD4i epitopes exhibit limited neutralizing activity because of restricted access to their epitopes. However, small fragment counterparts such as single-chain variable fragments (scFvs) have been reported to neutralize a broad range of viruses compared with the full-size IgG molecule. To identify the CD4i epitope site responsible for this broad neutralization we constructed three scFvs of anti-CD4i mAbs from a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-infected elite controller, and investigated the neutralization coverage and precise binding site in the CD4i epitopes. Results We constructed scFvs from the anti-CD4i mAbs, 916B2, 4E9C, and 25C4b and tested their neutralization activity against a panel of 66 viruses of multi-subtype. Coverage of neutralization by the scFvs against this panel of pseudoviruses was 89% (59/66) for 4E9C, 95% (63/66) for 25C4b and 100% (66/66) for 916B2. Analysis using a series of envelope glycoprotein mutants revealed that individual anti-CD4i mAbs showed various dependencies on the hairpin 1 (H1) and V3 base. The binding profiles of 25C4b were similar to those of 17b, and 25C4b bound the region spanning multiple domains of H1 and hairpin 2 (H2) of the bridging sheet and V3 base. For 4E9C, the V3-base dependent binding was apparent from no binding to mutants containing the ΔV3 truncation. In contrast, binding of 916B2 was dependent on the H1 region, which is composed of β2 and β3 strands, because mutants containing the H1 truncation did not show any reactivity to 916B2. Although the H1 region structure is affected by CD4 engagement, the results indicate the unique nature of the 916B2 epitope, which may be structurally conserved before and after conformational changes of gp120. Conclusions Identification of a unique structure of the H1 region that can be targeted by 916B2 may have an important implication in the development of small molecules to inhibit infection by a broad range of HIV-1 for the purpose of HIV treatment and prevention.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12977-017-0369-yHIV-1 neutralizing antibodyscFvCD4i epitopesBridging sheet |
| spellingShingle | Kazuki Tanaka Takeo Kuwata Muntasir Alam Gilad Kaplan Shokichi Takahama Kristel Paola Ramirez Valdez Anna Roitburd-Berman Jonathan M. Gershoni Shuzo Matsushita Unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopes Retrovirology HIV-1 neutralizing antibody scFv CD4i epitopes Bridging sheet |
| title | Unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopes |
| title_full | Unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopes |
| title_fullStr | Unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopes |
| title_short | Unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single-chain variable fragments (scFv) targeting CD4-induced epitopes |
| title_sort | unique binding modes for the broad neutralizing activity of single chain variable fragments scfv targeting cd4 induced epitopes |
| topic | HIV-1 neutralizing antibody scFv CD4i epitopes Bridging sheet |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12977-017-0369-y |
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