High-resolution characterization of antibody fragment/antigen interactions using Biacore T100

Anal Biochem. 2006 Dec 1;359(1):112-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ab.2006.08.032. Epub 2006 Sep 22.

Abstract

A Biacore T100 optical biosensor was used to characterize the binding kinetics of a panel of antigen binding fragments (Fabs) directed against the PcrV protein from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. PcrV protein forms part of the type III secretion system complex of this opportunistic pathogen. We demonstrate that the biosensor response data for each Fab collected from three different surface densities of the antigen could be fit globally to a simple 1:1 interaction model. Importantly, we found that the Fabs with the slowest dissociation rate provided the best protection in cell cytotoxicity studies. To further characterize the Fab interactions, binding data were automatically acquired at different temperatures and under different buffer conditions. The comprehensive characterization of these Fabs shows how Biacore T100 can be used to complement protein therapeutic discovery programs from basic research to the selection of therapeutic candidates.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigen-Antibody Reactions / immunology*
  • Antigens, Bacterial / biosynthesis*
  • Antigens, Bacterial / chemistry
  • Antigens, Bacterial / immunology
  • Bacterial Toxins / biosynthesis*
  • Bacterial Toxins / chemistry
  • Bacterial Toxins / immunology
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments / biosynthesis*
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments / immunology*
  • Mice
  • Pore Forming Cytotoxic Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Pore Forming Cytotoxic Proteins / chemistry
  • Pore Forming Cytotoxic Proteins / immunology*
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / immunology
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / pathogenicity*
  • Recombinant Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Recombinant Proteins / chemistry
  • Recombinant Proteins / immunology
  • Research Design

Substances

  • Antigens, Bacterial
  • Bacterial Toxins
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments
  • Pore Forming Cytotoxic Proteins
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • antigen V, Pseudomonas