Project description:The immunomodulatory mycobacterial surface antigen lipoarabinomannan (LAM) with its immunogenic glycan component arabinomannan (AM) facilitates Mycobacterium tuberculosis’ (Mtb) escape from the host’s immune response. Some but not all antibodies against AM can protect against TB. To better understand which of AM’s structures to target, we must first identify the spectrum of its epitopes. Through isolating and characterizing a panel of novel human mAbs with binding to distinct AM OS motifs, we further defined the glycan epitope structures, identified a new epitope, and determined their differences among mycobacterial strains.
Project description:The immunomodulatory mycobacterial surface antigen lipoarabinomannan (LAM) with its immunogenic glycan component arabinomannan (AM) facilitates Mycobacterium tuberculosis’ (Mtb) escape from the host’s immune response. Some but not all antibodies against AM can protect against TB. To better understand which of AM’s structures to target, we must first identify the spectrum of its epitopes. We here used synthetic AM oligosaccharide motifs to deplete sera from subjects along the spectrum of Mtb infection. Performing cluster analysis, we were able to predict AM’s immunogenic structures and delineate how antibody reactivity to them is influenced by Mtb infection states.
Project description:Human antibody responses to AM/LAM are heterogenous and knowledge of reactivity to specific glycan epitopes at the monoclonal level is limited. Using novel glycan arrays, we characterized very high affinity monoclonal antibodies to AM/LAM, determined these mAbs are non-competing, and recognized distinct glycan epitopes. distinct from other anti-AM/LAM mAbs reported.
Project description:Endogenous retroviruses (ERV), comprising a substantial portion of the vertebrate genome, are remnants of ancient genetic invaders. ERV with near-intact coding potential reactivate in B cell-deficient mice. Here, we employed an antigen-baiting strategy to enrich B cells reactive to ERV surface antigens. We identified ERV-reactive B-1 cells expressing germline-encoded natural IgM antibodies in naïve mice, the level of which further increases upon innate immune sensor stimulation. B cell receptor repertoire profiling of ERV-reactive B-1 cells revealed increased usage of Igh VH gene that gives rise to glycan-specific antibodies targeting terminal N-acetylglucosamine moieties on ERV glycoproteins, which further engage the complement pathway to protect the host from ERV emergence. These same antibodies also recognize glycoproteins of other enveloped viruses, but not self-proteins. These results reveal an innate antiviral mechanism of germline-encoded antibodies with broad reactivity to enveloped viruses, whose absence leads to the emergence of infectious ERV.
Project description:Purpose: This study uses a high-throughput glycan microarray to evaluate the immunological evolution of antibodies to the glyco-antigen GD2. The goal is to determine germline and affinity mature antibody specificity and affinities/ Results: Affinity mature anti-GD2 antibodies 3F8 and ch14.18 had high affinity and were highly specific for the target GD2. Germline antibodies were also hihgly specific and had surprisingly high affinity. Conclusion: Antibodies to GD2 evolved from highly specific germlines. Highly specific germlines may be critical in evading autoimmunity issues.
Project description:Purpose: This study uses a high-throughput glycan microarray to evaluate the immunological evolution of antibodies to the glyco-antigen GD2. The goal is to determine germline and affinity mature antibody specificity and affinities/ Results: Affinity mature anti-GD2 antibodies 3F8 and ch14.18 had high affinity and were highly specific for the target GD2. Germline antibodies were also hihgly specific and had surprisingly high affinity. Conclusion: Antibodies to GD2 evolved from highly specific germlines. Highly specific germlines may be critical in evading autoimmunity issues.
Project description:Purpose: This study uses a high-throughput glycan microarray to evaluate the immunological evolution of antibodies to the glyco-antigen GD2. The goal is to determine germline and affinity mature antibody specificity and affinities/ Results: Affinity mature anti-GD2 antibodies 3F8 and ch14.18 had high affinity and were highly specific for the target GD2. Germline antibodies were also hihgly specific and had surprisingly high affinity. Conclusion: Antibodies to GD2 evolved from highly specific germlines. Highly specific germlines may be critical in evading autoimmunity issues.
Project description:Purpose: This study uses a high-throughput glycan microarray to evaluate the immunological evolution of antibodies to the glyco-antigen GD2. The goal is to determine germline and affinity mature antibody specificity and affinities/ Results: Affinity mature anti-GD2 antibodies 3F8 and ch14.18 had high affinity and were highly specific for the target GD2. Germline antibodies were also hihgly specific and had surprisingly high affinity. Conclusion: Antibodies to GD2 evolved from highly specific germlines. Highly specific germlines may be critical in evading autoimmunity issues.
Project description:Purpose: This study uses a high-throughput glycan microarray to evaluate the immunological evolution of antibodies to the glyco-antigen GD2. The goal is to determine germline and affinity mature antibody specificity and affinities/ Results: Affinity mature anti-GD2 antibodies 3F8 and ch14.18 had high affinity and were highly specific for the target GD2. Germline antibodies were also hihgly specific and had surprisingly high affinity. Conclusion: Antibodies to GD2 evolved from highly specific germlines. Highly specific germlines may be critical in evading autoimmunity issues.