Highly specific novel method for isolation and purification of lupus anti-DNA antibody via oligo-(dT) magnetic beads

Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007 Jun:1108:203-17. doi: 10.1196/annals.1422.023.

Abstract

A novel method for isolation and purification of anti-ssDNA antibodies from human sera is developed. The process involves: antibody purification based on their affinity for single-stranded sequence of thymidines and removal of remaining components via protein G coated magnetic beads, with high affinity for only IgG subclass. The high degree of purity and molecular weights of healthy versus lupus anti-ssDNA antibodies were confirmed by SDS-PAGE and silver staining. Western blot confirmed IgG isotype. This novel technique allows for diagnostic purposes, structural and functional analysis of anti-DNA antibodies, and studies of their role in autoimmune diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear / isolation & purification*
  • Antibody Affinity
  • Blotting, Western
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Humans
  • Immunomagnetic Separation / methods*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis*
  • Oligodeoxyribonucleotides*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear
  • Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
  • oligo (dT)