Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands

The T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM-3) receptor has gained significant attention as a promising target for cancer immunotherapy. The inhibitory effect of T cells by TIM-3 is mediated through the interaction between TIM-3 and its ligands. Ligand-blocking anti-TIM-3 antibodies...

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Main Authors: Zhuohong Yan, Teng Ma, Xiaojue Wang, Ling Yi, Panjian Wei, Hongtao Zhang, Jinghui Wang
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Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024041574
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author Zhuohong Yan
Teng Ma
Xiaojue Wang
Ling Yi
Panjian Wei
Hongtao Zhang
Jinghui Wang
author_facet Zhuohong Yan
Teng Ma
Xiaojue Wang
Ling Yi
Panjian Wei
Hongtao Zhang
Jinghui Wang
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description The T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM-3) receptor has gained significant attention as a promising target for cancer immunotherapy. The inhibitory effect of T cells by TIM-3 is mediated through the interaction between TIM-3 and its ligands. Ligand-blocking anti-TIM-3 antibodies possess the potential to reactivate antigen-specific T cells and augment anti-tumor immunity. However, the precise ligand-receptor interactions disrupted by the administration of TIM-3 blocking Abs have yet to be fully elucidated. In this study, we have developed a panel of monoclonal antibodies targeting human TIM-3, namely MsT001, MsT065, MsT229, and MsT286. They exhibited high sensitivities (10 pg/mL) and affinities (3.70 × 10−9 to 4.61 × 10−11 M) for TIM-3. The TIM-3 antibodies recognized distinct epitopes, including linear epitopes (MsT001 and MsT065), and a conformational epitope (MsT229 and MsT286). Additionally, the MsT229 and MsT286 displayed reactivity towards cynomolgus TIM-3. The interactions between TIM-3/Gal-9, TIM-3/HMGB-1, and TIM-3/CEACAM-1 disrupt the binding of MsT229 and MsT286, while leaving the binding of MsT001 and MsT065 unaffected. The inhibitory effect on the interaction between Gal-9 and TIM-3 was found to be dose-dependently in the presence of either MsT229 or MsT286. The findings suggested that the involvement of conformational epitopes in TIM-3 is crucial for its interaction with ligands, and we successfully generated novel anti-TIM-3 Abs that exhibit inhibitory potential. In conclusion, our finding offers valuable insights -on the comprehension and targeting of human TIM-3.
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spelling doaj.art-b437ccfb2f4840968234b63e85dcab762024-03-25T04:17:55ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-04-01107e28126Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligandsZhuohong Yan0Teng Ma1Xiaojue Wang2Ling Yi3Panjian Wei4Hongtao Zhang5Jinghui Wang6Cancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, China; Corresponding author. Cancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, No. 97 Machang, Tongzhou District, Beijing, 101149, China.Cancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, ChinaCancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, ChinaCancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, ChinaCancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, ChinaCancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, ChinaCancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, China; Department of Medical Oncology, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, 101149, China; Corresponding author. Cancer Research Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, No. 97 Machang, Tongzhou District, Beijing, 101149, China.The T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM-3) receptor has gained significant attention as a promising target for cancer immunotherapy. The inhibitory effect of T cells by TIM-3 is mediated through the interaction between TIM-3 and its ligands. Ligand-blocking anti-TIM-3 antibodies possess the potential to reactivate antigen-specific T cells and augment anti-tumor immunity. However, the precise ligand-receptor interactions disrupted by the administration of TIM-3 blocking Abs have yet to be fully elucidated. In this study, we have developed a panel of monoclonal antibodies targeting human TIM-3, namely MsT001, MsT065, MsT229, and MsT286. They exhibited high sensitivities (10 pg/mL) and affinities (3.70 × 10−9 to 4.61 × 10−11 M) for TIM-3. The TIM-3 antibodies recognized distinct epitopes, including linear epitopes (MsT001 and MsT065), and a conformational epitope (MsT229 and MsT286). Additionally, the MsT229 and MsT286 displayed reactivity towards cynomolgus TIM-3. The interactions between TIM-3/Gal-9, TIM-3/HMGB-1, and TIM-3/CEACAM-1 disrupt the binding of MsT229 and MsT286, while leaving the binding of MsT001 and MsT065 unaffected. The inhibitory effect on the interaction between Gal-9 and TIM-3 was found to be dose-dependently in the presence of either MsT229 or MsT286. The findings suggested that the involvement of conformational epitopes in TIM-3 is crucial for its interaction with ligands, and we successfully generated novel anti-TIM-3 Abs that exhibit inhibitory potential. In conclusion, our finding offers valuable insights -on the comprehension and targeting of human TIM-3.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024041574TIM-3Galectin-9Monoclonal antibodyHMGB-1CEACAM-1Conformational epitope
spellingShingle Zhuohong Yan
Teng Ma
Xiaojue Wang
Ling Yi
Panjian Wei
Hongtao Zhang
Jinghui Wang
Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands
Heliyon
TIM-3
Galectin-9
Monoclonal antibody
HMGB-1
CEACAM-1
Conformational epitope
title Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands
title_full Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands
title_fullStr Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands
title_full_unstemmed Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands
title_short Establishment of novel anti-TIM-3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands
title_sort establishment of novel anti tim 3 antibodies interfering with its binding to ligands
topic TIM-3
Galectin-9
Monoclonal antibody
HMGB-1
CEACAM-1
Conformational epitope
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024041574
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