鼠抗人纤维蛋白抗体单链Fv片段的人源化分子

产生免疫原性的残基主要是位于蛋白表面的暴露残基,为了消除鼠抗体对人的免疫原性,利用表面再塑的方法对本室克隆的鼠抗人纤维蛋白抗体链Ｆｖ片段进行了人源化分子设计。首先确定了鼠及人Ｆｖ片段的表面残基,在此基础上分析了鼠与人抗体Ｆｖ表面残基的差异,将存在差异的鼠抗体表面残基换成人的,从而实现鼠抗体的人源化。     

鼠抗人纤维蛋白抗体单链Fv片段的人源化分子设计

产生免疫原性的残基都是位于蛋白表面的暴露残基,为了消除鼠抗体对人的免疫原性,利用表面再塑方法对本室克隆的鼠抗人纤维蛋白抗体单链Fv片断进行了人源化分子设计。首先确定了鼠及人Fv表面残基,在此基础上分析了鼠与人Fv间表面残基的差异,将有差异的鼠表面残基换成人的。提出了残基最高频率人源化及最相似链人源化两种人源化方案。人源化后鼠抗人纤维蛋白抗体单链Fv的结构经Profile-3D验证是合理的,置换的表面残基溶液可及性未变,且未影响CDRs的结构,应不会影响与纤维蛋白的亲和力,为鼠抗体人源化实验研究奠定了基础。     

人源化鼠抗人纤维蛋白单链抗体的体外分子进化

以人源化鼠抗人纤维蛋白单链抗体的5株CDR3突变体为基础,利用致错PCR和DNA重排方法对其进行了突变和重排,然后克隆重组装的突变单链抗体至载体pHB-1HSCFV而构建了库容为10^5的抗体库,利用噬菌体表面呈现技术对构建的人源化抗体突变库进行了富集,并利用单链抗体-碱性磷酸酶系统进行了阳性克隆的筛选和鉴定。随后以鉴定的5株阳性克隆为基础进行了第二轮的致错PCR、DNA重排、抗体库的构建和富集,并筛选到4株亲和力较亲本鼠抗体All更好的人源化抗体,该研究为研制低免疫原性的导向溶栓制奠定基础。     

抗肝癌单链抗体的活性检测

将抗肝癌单克隆抗体 ＨＡｂ２５的轻、重链可变区基因通过Ｌｉｎｋｅｒ连接起来,构建成抗肝癌单链抗体ｓｃＦｖ２５,然后亚克隆入含 Ｅ－ｔａｇ检测标签的 ｐＥＴ１５ｂ表达载体进行融合表达。表达产物（ｓｃＦｖ２５－Ｅ－ｔａｇ）采用 ＳＡＢＣ法对肝癌细胞涂片进行染色,利用鼠抗Ｅ－ｔａｇ抗体间接检测初步纯化的ｓｃＦｖ２５的活性,同时采用竞争结合实验检测ｓｃＦｖ２５的亲和活性。ｓｃＦｖ２５能够与靶细胞特异性结合,阳性部位主要定位于细胞膜上;ｓｃＦｖ２５可封闭５３％的亲本抗体的亲和活性。ｓｃＦｖ２５较好地保持了亲本抗体的特异性和亲和活性。     

人源化鼠抗人纤维蛋白单链抗体-尿激酶融合蛋白在大肠杆菌中的功能性表达

尿激酶是目前临床上广泛使用的一种有效的溶栓制剂 ,但由于尿激酶缺乏对血栓的特异亲和性 ,导致临床上尿激酶的使用剂量较大 ,容易出现全身性出血等副作用。因而开发对血栓特异的导向溶栓制剂是目前溶栓药研制的一个重要方向。本实验室在以前的工作中 ,利用噬菌体表面呈现技术 ,筛选到一种对人纤维蛋白特异的鼠单链抗体[1 ] ,在对该鼠抗体可变区进行结构模建的基础上[2 ] ,对其进行了人源化改造和体外亲和力成熟 ,得到亲和力和特异性较鼠抗体更好的人源化单链抗体[3 ] 。为研制导向溶栓制剂 ,本实验室构建了人源化单链抗体 低分子量尿激酶的…     

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研究报告 应用噬菌体抗体库技术制备特异抗人纤维蛋白鼠单链抗体··················……黄君健,俞炜源,黄翠芬等(封 鼠抗人纤维蛋白抗体单链Fv片断的三维结构模建······························……王国力,刘士辉,黄君健等(6) 鼠抗人纤维蛋白抗体单链F、一片段的人源化分子设计························……王国力,刘士辉.黄君健等(1。) t一PA Kl区的同源模建及K川、g*区与赖氨酸相互作用的研究············……王国力,刘士辉,黄君健等(1劝 Hela…     

抗结肠癌相关抗原单链抗基因的构建和表达

通过ＰＣＲ扩增和酶切分别得到抗结肠癌相关抗原抗体的重链可变区序列,轻链可变区序列及连接肽序列,将它们构建成为ＶＨ－ｌｉｎｋｅｒ－ＶＬ形式的单链抗体基因片段,并在大肠杆菌中进行了表达,ＳＤＳ－ＰＡＧＥ分析结果表明,以ｐＣｏｍｂ３为载体,在大肠杆菌ＪＭ８３中,ｓｃＦｖ未获得有效表达,而以ｐＥＴ－２２ｂ（＋）为载体的ｓｃＦｖ在大肠杆菌ＢＬ２１（ＤＥ３）中,３０℃诱导培养获得了高效表达,表达水平占全菌蛋白     

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000042抗结肠癌相关抗原单链抗体基因的构建和表达[中]/朱林霞…//生物工程学报.-2000,16(1).-82～85通过ＰＣＲ扩增和酶切分别得到抗结肠癌相关抗原抗体的重链可变区序列、轻链可变区序列及连接肽序列,将它们构建成为ＶＨ-ｌｉｎｋｅｒ-ＶＬ形式的单链抗体基因片段,并在大肠杆菌中进行表达。ＳＤＳ-ＰＡＧＥ分析结果表明,以ｐＣｏｍｂ3为载体,在大肠肝菌ＪＭ83中,ｓｃＦｖ未获得有效表达,而以ｐＥＴ-22ｂ( )为载体的ｓｃＦｖ在大肠杆菌ＢＬ21(ＤＥ3)中,30℃诱导培养获得了高效表达,表达水平占全菌蛋白的35.5%。(杨淑培)000043大肠杆菌原核…     

肝癌特异性鼠源及人源化单链抗体基因的克隆与表达

为探讨肝癌特异性鼠源及其人源化单链抗体基因的表达策略并比较二者的结合能力,在3种载体中分别以融合、分泌及胞内表达的方式进行了研究;对复性后的单链抗体以抗原捕获ELISA法进行检测。结果表明,在3种载体中表达的鼠源及人源化单链抗体都是包含体,诱导物浓度及培养温度不影响表达形式;抗原捕获细胞ELISA表明人源化的单链抗体和鼠源单链抗体有相近的抗原结合能力。结论是:在大肠杆菌中表达的基因工程单链抗体的可溶性可能主要由自身氨基酸一级序列决定;先前的设计所采取的人源化方案没有影响到鼠源抗体的CDRs的天然构象,表达的人源化单链抗体提供了免疫原性评价及临床应用的基础。     

血管内皮生长因子特异性鼠源单链抗体的人源化

以抗体阻断血管生成信号来治疗实体肿瘤显示了很好的前景,但鼠源抗体首先必须经人源化改造以降低其免疫原性才能应用于人体。本研究以同源模建预测了一体人血管内皮生长因子（VEGF）特异性鼠源单链抗体E11的三维结构,以结构数据为基础并采取单个最相似框架区替代法对其进行人源化设计;合成并组装了人源化单链抗体基因并在大肠杆菌中表达,包含体形式的产物以凝胶柱色谱法复性,经ELISA检测表明,人源化后的单链抗体保持了与天然VEGF结合的活性,表明采取的人源化路线具有可行性。     

Thermodynamic consequences of mutations in vernier zone residues of a humanized anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor murine antibody, 528

To investigate the role of Vernier zone residues, which are comprised in the framework regions and underlie the complementarity-determining regions (CDRs) of antibodies, in the specific, high affinity interactions of antibodies with their targets, we focused on the variable domain fragment of murine anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor antibody 528 (m528Fv). Grafting of the CDRs of m528Fv onto a selected framework region of human antibodies, referred to as humanization, reduced the antibody's affinity for its target by a factor of 1/40. The reduction in affinity was due to a substantial reduction in the negative enthalpy change associated with binding. Crystal structures of the ligand-free antibody fragments showed no noteworthy conformational changes due to humanization, and the loop structures of the CDRs of the humanized antibodies were identical to those of the parent antibodies. Several mutants of the CDR-grafted (humanized) variable domain fragment (h528Fv), in which some of the Vernier zone residues in the heavy chain were replaced with the parental murine residues, were constructed and prepared using a bacterial expression system. Thermodynamic analyses of the interactions between the mutants and the soluble extracellular domain of epidermal growth factor receptor showed that several single mutations and a double mutation increased the negative enthalpy and heat capacity changes. Combination of these mutations, however, led to somewhat reduced negative enthalpy and heat capacity changes. The affinity of each mutant for the target was within the range for the wild-type h528Fv, and this similarity was due to enthalpy-entropy compensation. These results suggest that Vernier zone residues make enthalpic contributions to antigen binding and that the regulation of conformational entropy changes upon humanization of murine antibodies must be carefully considered and optimized.     

Humanization of rabbit monoclonal antibodies via grafting combined Kabat/IMGT/Paratome complementarity-determining regions: Rationale and examples

Rabbit monoclonal antibodies (RabMAbs) can recognize diverse epitopes, including those poorly immunogenic in mice and humans. However, there have been only a few reports on RabMAb humanization, an important antibody engineering step usually done before clinical applications are investigated. To pursue a general method for humanization of RabMAbs, we analyzed the complex structures of 5 RabMAbs with their antigens currently available in the Protein Data Bank, and identified antigen-contacting residues on the rabbit Fv within the 6 Angstrom distance to its antigen. We also analyzed the supporting residues for antigen-contacting residues on the same heavy or light chain. We identified “HV4” and “LV4” in rabbit Fvs, non-complementarity-determining region (CDR) loops that are structurally close to the antigen and located in framework 3 of the heavy chain and light chain, respectively. Based on our structural and sequence analysis, we designed a humanization strategy by grafting the combined Kabat/IMGT/Paratome CDRs, which cover most antigen-contacting residues, into a human germline framework sequence. Using this strategy, we humanized 4 RabMAbs that recognize poorly immunogenic epitopes in the cancer target mesothelin. Three of the 4 humanized rabbit Fvs have similar or improved functional binding affinity for mesothelin-expressing cells. Interestingly, 4 immunotoxins composed of the humanized scFvs fused to a clinically used fragment of Pseudomonas exotoxin (PE38) showed stronger cytotoxicity against tumor cells than the immunotoxins derived from their original rabbit scFvs. Our data suggest that grafting the combined Kabat/IMGT/Paratome CDRs to a stable human germline framework can be a general approach to humanize RabMAbs.     

Critical contribution of VH-VL interaction to reshaping of an antibody: the case of humanization of anti-lysozyme antibody, HyHEL-10

To clarify the effects of humanizing a murine antibody on its specificity and affinity for its target, we examined the interaction between hen egg white lysozyme (HEL) and its antibody, HyHEL-10 variable domain fragment (Fv). We selected a human antibody framework sequence with high homology, grafted sequences of six complementarity-determining regions of murine HyHEL-10 onto the framework, and investigated the interactions between the mutant Fvs and HEL. Isothermal titration calorimetry indicated that the humanization led to 10-fold reduced affinity of the antibody for its target, due to an unfavorable entropy change. Two mutations together into the interface of the variable domains, however, led to complete recovery of antibody affinity and specificity for the target, due to reduction of the unfavorable entropy change. X-ray crystallography of the complex of humanized antibodies, including two mutants, with HEL demonstrated that the complexes had almost identical structures and also paratope and epitope residues were almost conserved, except for complementary association of variable domains. We conclude that adjustment of the interfacial structures of variable domains can contribute to the reversal of losses of affinity or specificity caused by humanization of murine antibodies, suggesting that appropriate association of variable domains is critical for humanization of murine antibodies without loss of function.     

Design and synthesis of germline-based hemi-humanized single-chain Fv against the CD18 surface antigen

The 6.7 murine monoclonal antibody (mAb) recognizes the human CD18 antigen and is therefore of interest as an anti-inflammatory agent. The 6.7 heavy variable chain (VH) was humanized using the closest human germline sequence as the template on to which to graft the murine complementary determining regions (CDRs). Two versions were proposed, one in which the residue proline 45 of the murine form was maintained and another in which this framework residue was changed to the leucine found in the human sequence. These VH humanized versions were expressed in the yeast Pichia pastoris as hemi-humanized single-chain Fv (scFvs), with the VL from the murine antibody. The scFv from the murine antibody was also expressed. The binding activities of the murine and both hemi-humanized scFvs were determined by flow cytometry analysis. All the constructions were able to recognize human lymphocytes harboring CD18, indicating successful humanization with transfer of the original binding capability. Some differences between the two hemi-humanized versions were observed. The method used was simple and straightforward, with no need for refined structural analyses and could be used for the humanization of other antibodies.     

Humanization of a murine monoclonal antibody by simultaneous optimization of framework and CDR residues.

Optimal protein function often depends on co-operative interactions between amino acid residues distant in the protein primary sequence yet spatially near one another following protein folding. For example, antibody affinity is influenced by interactions of framework residues with complementarity-determining region (CDR) residues. However, despite the abundance of antibody structural information and computational tools the humanization of rodent antibodies for clinical use often results in a significant loss of affinity. To date, antibody engineering efforts have focused either on optimizing CDR residues involved in antigen binding or on optimizing antibody framework residues that serve critical roles in preserving the conformation of CDRs. In the present study a new approach which permits the rapid identification of co-operatively interacting framework and CDR residues was used to simultaneously humanize and optimize a murine antibody directed against CD40. Specifically, a combinatorial library that examined eight potentially important framework positions concomitantly with focused CDR libraries consisting of variants containing random single amino acid mutations in the third CDR of the heavy and light chains was expressed. Multiple anti-CD40 Fab variants containing as few as one murine framework residue and displaying up to approximately 500-fold higher affinity than the initial chimeric Fab were identified. The higher affinity humanized variants demonstrated a co-operative interaction between light chain framework residue Y49 and heavy chain CDR3 residue R/K101 (coupling energy, DeltaGI=0.9 kcal/mol). Screening of combinatorial framework-CDR libraries permits identification of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) with structures optimized for function, including instances in which the antigen induces conformational changes in the mAb. Moreover, the enhanced humanized variants contain fewer murine framework residues and could not be identified by sequential in vitro humanization and affinity muturation strategies. This approach to identifying co-operatively interacting residues is not restricted to antibody-antigen interactions and consequently, may be used broadly to gain insight into protein structure-function relationships, including proteins that serve as catalysts.     

Expression and characterization of a humanized cocaine-binding antibody

The murine immunoglobulin G (IgG) cocaine-binding monoclonal antibody (mAb), GNC92H2, is notable for its exquisite specificity for cocaine, as opposed to chemically-related cocaine metabolites, and for its moderately high affinity (K(d) approximately 200 nM) for cocaine. Recently, we described the crystal structure of a mouse/human chimeric Fab construct at 2.3 A resolution. Herein, we report the successful framework humanization of a single-chain Fv (scFv) GNC92H2 construct without loss of affinity for cocaine. In brief, we compared the mAb GNC92H2 sequence to human antibody sequences, and used structure-based design to incorporate mutations (total = 49) that would humanize the framework region without affecting the overall shape of the binding pocket or the key cocaine-contact residues. The codons of the rationally designed sequence were optimized for E. coli expression, and the gene was synthesized by a de novo PCR reaction using 14 overlapping primers. Expression of the scFv construct was significantly improved in E. coli by fusion to thioredoxin. Intriguingly, this construct apparently refolds to form soluble active antibody in the reducing environment of the cytoplasm. Competitive ELISA and equilibrium dialysis demonstrated comparable binding activity between the humanized scFv and the whole IgG. The successful humanization of mAb GNC92H2 should enhance its potential therapeutic value by reducing its overall. immunogenicity.     

Guided selection of human antibody light chains against TAG-72 using a phage display chain shuffling approach

To enhance therapeutic potential of murine monoclonal antibody, humanization by CDR grafting is usually used to reduce immunogenic mouse residues. Most humanized antibodies still have mouse residues critical for antigen binding, but the mouse residues may evoke immune responses in humans. Previously, we constructed a new humanized version (AKA) of mouse CC49 antibody specific for tumor-associated glycoprotein, TAG-72. In this study, to select a completely human antibody light chain against TAG-72, guided selection strategy using phage display was used. The heavy chain variable region (VH) of AKA was used to guide the selection of a human TAG-72-specific light chain variable region (VL) from a human VL repertoire constructed from human PBL. Most of the selected VLs were identified to be originated from the members of the human germline VK1 family, whereas the VL of AKA is more homologous to the VK4 family. Competition binding assay of the selected Fabs with mouse CC49 suggested that the epitopes of the Fabs overlap with that of CC49. In addition, they showed better antigen-binding affinity compared to parental AKA. The selected human VLs may be used to guide the selection of human VHs to get completely human anti-TAG72 antibody.     

Use of 2D NMR, protein engineering, and molecular modeling to study the hapten-binding site of an antibody Fv fragment against 2-phenyloxazolone

Two-dimensional (2D) 1H NMR spectroscopy was used to study the hapten-binding site of a recombinant antibody Fv fragment expressed in Escherichia coli. Point mutations of residues in the CDR loops of the Fv fragment were designed in order to investigate their influence on hapten binding and to make site-specific assignments of aromatic NMR proton signals. Two tyrosines giving NOEs to the ligand 2-phenyloxazolone were identified, residue 33 in CDR1 of the heavy chain and residue 32 in CDR1 of the light chain. The benzyl portion of 2-phenyloxazolone is located between these two residues. The binding site is close to the surface of the Fv fragment. Comparison with a different anti-2-phenyloxazolone antibody, the crystal structure of which has recently been solved, shows that the general location of the hapten-binding site in both antibodies is similar. However, in the crystallographically solved antibody, the hapten is bound farther from the surface in a pocket created by a short CDR3 loop of the heavy chain. In the binding site identified in the Fv fragment studied in this report, this space is probably filled by the extra seven residues of the CDR3.     

Structure guided homology model based design and engineering of mouse antibodies for humanization

No universal strategy exists for humanizing mouse antibodies, and most approaches are based on primary sequence alignment and grafting. Although this strategy theoretically decreases the immunogenicity of mouse antibodies, it neither addresses conformational changes nor steric clashes that arise due to grafting of human germline frameworks to accommodate mouse CDR regions. To address these issues, we created and tested a structure-based biologic design approach using a de novo homology model to aid in the humanization of 17 unique mouse antibodies. Our approach included building a structure-based de novo homology model from the primary mouse antibody sequence, mutation of the mouse framework residues to the closest human germline sequence and energy minimization by simulated annealing on the humanized homology model. Certain residues displayed force field errors and revealed steric clashes upon closer examination. Therefore, further mutations were introduced to rationally correct these errors. In conclusion, use of de novo antibody homology modeling together with simulated annealing improved the ability to predict conformational and steric clashes that may arise due to conversion of a mouse antibody into the humanized form and would prevent its neutralization when administered in vivo. This design provides a robust path towards the development of a universal strategy for humanization of mouse antibodies using computationally derived antibody homologous structures.