Enhanced neutralization of La Crosse virus by the binding of specific pairs of monoclonal antibodies to the G1 glycoprotein. 1984

L Kingsford

Monoclonal antibodies specific for eight antigenic sites on the G1 glycoprotein of La Crosse virus were studied in a kinetics of neutralization assay. When examined at the same protein concentration, there were differences in the rates and degree of neutralization induced by these antibodies. The maximum amount of neutralization detected in antibody excess ranged from 1.5 to 3 logs. Another 2 to 3 logs of viral infectivity could be neutralized by the addition of polyclonal anti-G1 antibody or a second monoclonal antibody. However, only certain pairs of monoclonal antibodies enhanced the neutralization the additional 2 to 3 logs. The antibody pairs enhancing neutralization were those also found to be synergistic in a competition binding assay (L. Kingsford, L. D. Ishizawa, and D. W. Hill, 1983, Virology 129, 443-455) as well as any neutralizing antibody used in combination with antibodies to epitopes within one particular site on the glycoprotein. The data indicate that antibody binding to two different specific sites on G1 is needed to neutralize La Crosse virus to the same extent that is observed with polyclonal antibody.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007668 Kidney Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations. Kidneys
D007700 Kinetics The rate dynamics in chemical or physical systems.
D002043 Bunyaviridae A family of viruses, mainly arboviruses, consisting of a single strand of RNA. Virions are enveloped particles 90-120 nm diameter. The complete family contains over 300 members arranged in five genera: ORTHOBUNYAVIRUS; HANTAVIRUS; NAIROVIRUS; PHLEBOVIRUS; and TOSPOVIRUS.
D002141 Encephalitis Virus, California A species in the ORTHOBUNYAVIRUS genus of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE. Serotypes are found in temperate and arctic regions and each is closely associated with a single species of vector mosquito. The vertebrate hosts are usually small mammals but several serotypes infect humans. Jamestown Canyon virus,Tahyna virus,California Encephalitis Virus,California Encephalitis Viruses,California Group Viruses,California Virus,Encephalitis Viruses, California,La Crosse Encephalitis Virus
D002460 Cell Line Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely. Cell Lines,Line, Cell,Lines, Cell
D006224 Cricetinae A subfamily in the family MURIDAE, comprising the hamsters. Four of the more common genera are Cricetus, CRICETULUS; MESOCRICETUS; and PHODOPUS. Cricetus,Hamsters,Hamster
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000911 Antibodies, Monoclonal Antibodies produced by a single clone of cells. Monoclonal Antibodies,Monoclonal Antibody,Antibody, Monoclonal
D000936 Antigen-Antibody Complex The complex formed by the binding of antigen and antibody molecules. The deposition of large antigen-antibody complexes leading to tissue damage causes IMMUNE COMPLEX DISEASES. Immune Complex,Antigen-Antibody Complexes,Immune Complexes,Antigen Antibody Complex,Antigen Antibody Complexes,Complex, Antigen-Antibody,Complex, Immune,Complexes, Antigen-Antibody,Complexes, Immune
D000939 Epitopes Sites on an antigen that interact with specific antibodies. Antigenic Determinant,Antigenic Determinants,Antigenic Specificity,Epitope,Determinant, Antigenic,Determinants, Antigenic,Specificity, Antigenic
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