| Antibody Designation | Target Protein | Clone/Isotype | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR9114 | Influenza HA | IgG1 | |
| RVC20 | Rabies G | Human mAb | |
| N133/21 | RGS14 | IgG2a |
Target: Regulator of G-protein signaling 14 (RGS14)
Function: Inhibits G protein α-subunit signaling; implicated in schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease .
Target: Conserved stem region of influenza hemagglutinin (HA)
Function: Neutralizes influenza A (H1N1, H3N2, H5N1) and B subtypes via Fc-mediated effector functions .
Key Findings:
Binds a hydrophobic groove in HA, inducing H-bonds via HCDR2 and HCDR3 loops .
Combines neutralization (A1/A2 subtypes) with Fc-mediated clearance (B/H2 subtypes) .
Targets: Rabies virus glycoprotein (G)
Functions: Neutralize viral entry and induce ADCC/ADCP .
Key Findings:
Specificity and Cross-Reactivity:
Breadth of Protection:
KEGG: ath:AT3G29050
Comprehensive Research Guide: Methodological Frameworks for Antibody Characterization in Academic Contexts
Recent advancements in antibody research have highlighted critical methodological considerations for academic investigators, particularly in validation protocols , structural epitope mapping , and cross-reactivity assessments . This guide synthesizes key research frameworks applicable to antibody studies, drawing parallels to hypothetical investigations of novel antibodies like CRRSP14.
Case Study: CR9114 antibody’s dual mechanism against influenza A/B stem epitopes .
Methodological Framework:
Cryo-EM Density Analysis: Resolve epitope-paratope interfaces at ≤4Å resolution .
Energetic Profiling: Calculate binding ΔG values using molecular dynamics simulations (e.g., FoldX or Rosetta) .
Epitope Conservation Scoring: Apply Shannon entropy metrics to identify immutable residues:
Where = amino acid frequency at position i across viral variants .
Advanced Consideration: For CRRSP14, compare cryo-EM epitope maps with X-ray crystallography data to resolve conformational flexibility artifacts .
Data Conflict Resolution: When in vitro neutralization (e.g., microneutralization IC50) contradicts in vivo protection (e.g., murine challenge ED50):
Mechanistic Profiling:
Variant Impact Prediction: Use computational models weighting:
| Mutation | Epitope Position | ΔΔG (kcal/mol) | Clinical Prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|
| E484K | RBD-12 | +2.3 | 41% |
| N501Y | RBD-08 | +1.1 | 67% |
Head vs. Stem Targeting: CR8071 (head) shows lineage-specific neutralization vs. CR9114 (stem) with pan-viral efficacy .
Glycan Avoidance Engineering: Modify paratope residues to circumvent HA1-Asn38/332 glycans through:
Site-saturation mutagenesis of CDR-H2
In silico glycosylation modeling (GlyConnect DB)
CRRSP14 Adaptation: If targeting variable regions, employ ancestral sequence reconstruction to identify conserved structural motifs.
Neutralization Assays:
Reporting Standards:
Normalize data to WHO reference sera
Disclose passage history of viral stocks
Deposit sequences in GenBank (Accession: JX213635-JX213640)
File provisional patents pre-publication
Implement material transfer agreements (MTAs) for academic access