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Correia I, Sung J, Burton R, Jakob CG, Carragher B, Ghayur T, Radziejewski C. The structure of dual-variable-domain immunoglobulin molecules alone and bound to antigen. MAbs 2013; 5:364-72. [PMID: 23572180 DOI: 10.4161/mabs.24258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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A dual-specific, tetravalent immunoglobulin G-like molecule, termed dual variable domain immunoglobulin (DVD-Ig™), is engineered to block two targets. Flexibility modulates Fc receptor and complement binding, but could result in undesirable cross-linking of surface antigens and downstream signaling. Understanding the flexibility of parental mAbs is important for designing and retaining functionality of DVD-Ig™ molecules. The architecture and dynamics of a DVD-Ig™ molecule and its parental mAbs was examined using single particle electron microscopy. Hinge angles measured for the DVD-Ig™ molecule were similar to the inner antigen parental mAb. The outer binding domain of the DVD-Ig™ molecule was highly mobile and three-dimensional (3D) analysis showed binding of inner antigen caused the outer domain to fold out of the plane with a major morphological change. Docking high-resolution X-ray structures into the 3D electron microscopy map supports the extraordinary domain flexibility observed in the DVD-Ig™ molecule allowing antigen binding with minimal steric hindrance.
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- Ivan Correia
- Protein Analytics; AbbVie Bioresearch Center; Worcester, MA USA
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- NanoImaging Services, Inc.; La Jolla, CA USA
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- Protein Analytics; AbbVie Bioresearch Center; Worcester, MA USA
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- Department of Structural Biology; AbbVie Laboratories; Abbott Park, IL USA
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- Biologics; AbbVie Bioresearch Center; Worcester, MA USA
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Sule SV, Dickinson CD, Lu J, Chow CK, Tessier PM. Rapid analysis of antibody self-association in complex mixtures using immunogold conjugates. Mol Pharm 2013; 10:1322-31. [PMID: 23383873 DOI: 10.1021/mp300524x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A key challenge in developing therapeutic antibodies is their highly variable propensities to self-associate at high antibody concentrations (>50 mg/mL) required for subcutaneous delivery. Identification of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in the initial discovery process that not only have high binding affinity but also have high solubility and low viscosity would simplify the development of safe and effective antibody therapeutics. Unfortunately, the low purities, small quantities and large numbers of antibody candidates during the early discovery process are incompatible with current methods of measuring antibody self-association. We report a method (affinity-capture self-interaction nanoparticle spectroscopy, AC-SINS) capable of identifying mAbs with low self-association propensity that is robust even at low mAb concentrations (5-50 μg/mL) and in the presence of cell culture media. Gold nanoparticles are coated with polyclonal antibodies specific for human antibodies, and then human mAbs are captured from dilute antibody solutions. We find that the wavelength of maximum absorbance (plasmon wavelength) of antibody-gold conjugates--which red-shifts as the distance between particles is reduced due to attractive mAb self-interactions--is well correlated with light scattering measurements conducted at several orders of magnitude higher antibody concentrations. The generality of AC-SINS makes it well suited for use in diverse settings ranging from antibody discovery to formulation development.
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- Shantanu V Sule
- Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 12180, USA
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Broussas M, Broyer L, Goetsch L. Evaluation of antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity using lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) measurement. Methods Mol Biol 2013; 988:305-317. [PMID: 23475728 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-327-5_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In order to improve therapeutic antibodies efficacy in cancer patients, several strategies were developed. One of these strategies consists in the enhancement of effector functions. Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) was shown to mediate the activity of several therapeutic antibodies through interaction of the constant fragment (Fc) with immune cells. The interactions of Fc fragment can be modulated by engineering through modifications of the carbohydrate moieties or through modifications of some critical amino acids for its binding. Such modifications have to be studied in an in vitro assay to evaluate their impact on the regulation of effector functions. Here, we described a method to evaluate ADCC using a nonradioactive assay based on the measurement of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release. NK cells were purified by negative immunomagnetic selection and used as effector cells to trigger ADCC against specific target tumor cells. The LDH release measurement from lysed cells is performed after 4 h incubation. This method can replace the (51)Cr release assay since it is less restrictive and highly sensitive.
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- Matthieu Broussas
- Experimental Oncology Department, Centre d'Immunologie Pierre-Fabre, Saint Julien-en-Genevois, France
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Russell JS, Colevas AD. The use of epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibodies in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. CHEMOTHERAPY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2012; 2012:761518. [PMID: 23150825 PMCID: PMC3488396 DOI: 10.1155/2012/761518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2012] [Accepted: 09/03/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Targeting of the EGF receptor (EGFR) has become a standard of care in several tumor types. In squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, monoclonal antibodies directed against EGFR have become a regular component of therapy for curative as well as palliative treatment strategies. These agents have anti-tumor efficacy as a single modality and have demonstrated synergistic tumor killing when combined with radiation and/or chemotherapy. While cetuximab has been the primary anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody used in the US, variant anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies have been used in several clinical studies and shown benefit with improved toxicity profiles. Next generation anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies may demonstrate multi-target epitope recognition, enhanced immune cell stimulation, or conjugation with radioisotopes in order to improve clinical outcomes. Identification of the specific patient subset that would optimally benefit from anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies remains an elusive goal.
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- Jeffery S. Russell
- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Yin S, Pastuskovas CV, Khawli LA, Stults JT. Characterization of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies reveals differences between in vitro and in vivo time-course studies. Pharm Res 2012; 30:167-78. [PMID: 22956170 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-012-0860-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2012] [Accepted: 08/08/2012] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To examine and determine the sites and the kinetics of IgG1 mAb modifications from both in vitro (rat plasma and PBS) and in vivo (rat model) time-course studies. METHODS A comprehensive set of protein characterization methods, including RPLC/MS, LC-MS/MS, iCIEF, capSEC, and CE-SDS were performed in this report. RESULTS We demonstrate that plasma incubation and in vivo circulation increase the rate of C-terminal lysine removal, and the levels of deamidation, pyroglutamic acid (pyroE), and thioether-linked (lanthionine) heavy chain and light chain (HC-S-LC). In contrast, incubation in PBS shows no C-terminal lysine removal, and slower rates of deamidation, pyroE, and HC-S-LC formation. Other potential modifications such as oxidation, aggregation, and peptide bonds hydrolysis are not enhanced. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that in vivo mAb modifications are not fully represented by in vitro PBS or plasma incubation. The differences in modifications and their rates reflect the dissimilarities of matrices and the impact of enzymes. These observations provide valuable evidence and knowledge in evaluating the criticality of modifications that occur naturally in vivo that might impact formulation design, therapeutic outcome, and critical quality attribute assessments for therapeutic mAb manufacturing and quality control.
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- Sheng Yin
- Protein Analytical Chemistry, Genentech, Inc, South San Francisco, California, USA
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Heads JT, Adams R, D'Hooghe LE, Page MJT, Humphreys DP, Popplewell AG, Lawson AD, Henry AJ. Relative stabilities of IgG1 and IgG4 Fab domains: influence of the light-heavy interchain disulfide bond architecture. Protein Sci 2012; 21:1315-22. [PMID: 22761163 DOI: 10.1002/pro.2118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Revised: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 06/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The stability of therapeutic antibodies is a prime pharmaceutical concern. In this work we examined thermal stability differences between human IgG1 and IgG4 Fab domains containing the same variable regions using the thermofluor assay. It was found that the IgG1 Fab domain is up to 11°C more stable than the IgG4 Fab domain containing the same variable region. We investigated the cause of this difference with the aim of developing a molecule with the enhanced stability of the IgG1 Fab and the biological properties of an IgG4 Fc. We found that replacing the seven residues, which differ between IgG1 C(H) 1 and IgG4 C(H) 1 domains, while retaining the native IgG1 light-heavy interchain disulfide (L-H) bond, did not affect thermal stability. Introducing the IgG1 type L-H interchain disulfide bond (DSB) into the IgG4 Fab resulted in an increase in thermal stability to levels observed in the IgG1 Fab with the same variable region. Conversely, replacement of the IgG1 L-H interchain DSB with the IgG4 type L-H interchain DSB reduced the thermal stability. We utilized the increased stability of the IgG1 Fab and designed a hybrid antibody with an IgG1 C(H) 1 linked to an IgG4 Fc via an IgG1 hinge. This construct has the expected biophysical properties of both the IgG4 Fc and IgG1 Fab domains and may therefore be a pharmaceutically relevant format.
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- James T Heads
- UCB Pharma, Slough, Berkshire SL1 3WE, United Kingdom.
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Piparia R, Ouellette D, Stine WB, Grinnell C, Tarcsa E, Radziejewski C, Correia I. A high throughput capillary electrophoresis method to obtain pharmacokinetics and quality attributes of a therapeutic molecule in circulation. MAbs 2012; 4:521-31. [PMID: 22647389 DOI: 10.4161/mabs.20099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Therapeutic proteins circulating in blood are in a highly crowded, redox environment at high temperatures of ~37°C. These molecules circulate in the presence of enzymes and other serum proteins making it difficult to predict from in vitro studies the stability, aggregation or pharmacokinetics of a therapeutic protein in vivo. Here, we describe use of a high throughput capillary electrophoresis based microfluidic device (LabChip GXII) to obtain pharmacokinetics (PK) of a fluorescently labeled human mAb directly from serum. The non-labeled and labeled mAbs were evaluated in single dose rat PK studies using a traditional ELISA method or LabChip GXII, respectively. The fluorescent dye did not significantly alter clearance of this particular mAb, and PK parameters were comparable for labeled and unlabeled molecules. Further, from the CE profile we concluded that the mAb was resistant to fragmentation or aggregation during circulation. In a follow-up experiment, dimers were generated from the mAb using photo-induced cross-linking of unmodified proteins (PICUP) and labeled with the same fluorophore. The extent of dimerization was incomplete and some monomer and higher molecular weight species were found in the preparation. In rat PK studies, the serum concentration-time profile of the three entities present in the dimer preparation could be followed simultaneously with the GXII technology. While further studies are warranted, we believe this method could be adapted to obtain PK of different forms of antibodies (oxidized, deamidated or various glycosylated species) and other proteins.
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- Reema Piparia
- Protein Analytics, Abbott Bioresearch Center, Worcester, MA, USA
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Yu M, Brown D, Reed C, Chung S, Lutman J, Stefanich E, Wong A, Stephan JP, Bayer R. Production, characterization, and pharmacokinetic properties of antibodies with N-linked mannose-5 glycans. MAbs 2012; 4:475-87. [PMID: 22699308 PMCID: PMC3499342 DOI: 10.4161/mabs.20737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The effector functions of therapeutic antibodies are strongly affected by the specific glycans added to the Fc domain during post-translational processing. Antibodies bearing high levels of N-linked mannose-5 glycan (Man5) have been reported to exhibit enhanced antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) compared with antibodies with fucosylated complex or hybrid glycans. To better understand the relationship between antibodies with high levels of Man5 and their biological activity in vivo, we developed an approach to generate substantially homogeneous antibodies bearing the Man5 glycoform. A mannosidase inhibitor, kifunensine, was first incorporated in the cell culture process to generate antibodies with a distribution of high mannose glycoforms. Antibodies were then purified and treated with a mannosidase for trimming to Man5 in vitro. This 2-step approach can consistently generate antibodies with > 99% Man5 glycan. Antibodies bearing varying levels of Man5 were studied to compare ADCC and Fcγ receptor binding, and they showed enhanced ADCC activity and increased binding affinity to the FcγRIIIA. In addition, the clearance rate of antibodies bearing Man8/9 and Man5 glycans was determined in a pharmacokinetics study in mice. When compared with historical data, the antibodies bearing the high mannose glycoform exhibited faster clearance rate compared with antibodies bearing the fucosylated complex glycoform, while the pharmacokinetic properties of antibodies with Man8/9 and Man5 glycoforms appeared similar. In addition, we identified the presence of a mannosidase in mouse serum that converted most Man8/9 to Man6 after 24 h.
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MESH Headings
- Alkaloids/pharmacology
- Animals
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/immunology
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/metabolism
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/pharmacokinetics
- Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity/drug effects
- Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity/immunology
- Area Under Curve
- Binding, Competitive
- CHO Cells
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cell Survival/drug effects
- Cells, Cultured
- Cricetinae
- Cricetulus
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments/immunology
- Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments/metabolism
- Mannose/immunology
- Mannose/metabolism
- Mannosidases/metabolism
- Metabolic Clearance Rate
- Mice
- Mice, Nude
- Polysaccharides/immunology
- Polysaccharides/metabolism
- Receptors, IgG/immunology
- Receptors, IgG/metabolism
- Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization
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- Marcella Yu
- Oceanside Pharma Technical Development; Genentech, Inc.; Oceanside, CA USA
- Commercial Cell Culture Development; Genzyme; A Sanofi Company; Framingham, MA USA
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- Oceanside Pharma Technical Development; Genentech, Inc.; Oceanside, CA USA
- Chemistry Development; Illumina Inc.; San Diego, CA USA
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- BioAnalytical Sciences; Genentech, Inc.; San Francisco, CA USA
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- BioAnalytical Sciences; Genentech, Inc.; San Francisco, CA USA
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- Early Development Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics, Genentech, Inc.; San Francisco, CA USA
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- Early Development Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics, Genentech, Inc.; San Francisco, CA USA
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- Assay & Automation Technology; Genentech, Inc.; San Francisco, CA USA
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- Oceanside Pharma Technical Development; Genentech, Inc.; Oceanside, CA USA
- Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation; San Diego CA USA
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Alessandri L, Ouellette D, Acquah A, Rieser M, Leblond D, Saltarelli M, Radziejewski C, Fujimori T, Correia I. Increased serum clearance of oligomannose species present on a human IgG1 molecule. MAbs 2012; 4:509-20. [PMID: 22669558 PMCID: PMC3499345 DOI: 10.4161/mabs.20450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The role of Fc glycans on clearance of IgG molecule has been examined by various groups in experiments where specific glycans have been enriched or the entire spectrum of glycans was studied after administration in pre-clinical or clinical pharmacokinetic (PK) studies. The overall conclusions from these studies are inconsistent, which may result from differences in antibody structure or experimental design. In the present study a well-characterized recombinant monoclonal IgG1 molecule (mAb-1) was analyzed from serum samples obtained from a human PK study. mAb-1 was recovered from serum using its ligand cross-linked to Sepharose beads. The overall purity and recovery of all isoforms were carefully evaluated using a variety of methods. Glycans were then enzymatically cleaved, labeled using 2-aminobenzamide and analyzed by normal phase high performance liquid chromatography. The assays for recovering mAb-1 from serum and subsequent glycan analysis were rigorously qualified at a lower limit of quantitation of 15 μg/mL, thus permitting analysis to day 14 of the clinical PK study. Eight glycans were monitored and classified into two groups: (1) the oligomannose type structures (M5, M6 and M7) and (2) fucosylated biantennary oligosaccharides (FBO) structures (NGA2F, NA1F, NA2F, NA1F-GlcNAc and NGA2F-GlcNAc). We observed that the oligomannose species were cleared at a much faster rate (40%) than FBOs and conclude that high mannose species should be carefully monitored and controlled as they may affect PK of the therapeutic; they should thus be considered an important quality attribute. These observations were only possible through the application of rigorous analytical methods that we believe will need to be employed when comparing innovator and biosimilar molecules.
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Bumbaca D, Boswell CA, Fielder PJ, Khawli LA. Physiochemical and biochemical factors influencing the pharmacokinetics of antibody therapeutics. AAPS JOURNAL 2012; 14:554-8. [PMID: 22610647 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-012-9369-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2012] [Accepted: 05/08/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Monoclonal antibodies are increasingly being developed to treat multiple disease areas, including those related to oncology, immunology, neurology, and ophthalmology. There are multiple factors, such as charge, size, neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) binding affinity, target affinity and biology, immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass, degree and type of glycosylation, injection route, and injection site, that could affect the pharmacokinetics (PK) of these large macromolecular therapeutics, which in turn could have ramifications on their efficacy and safety. This minireview examines how characteristics of the antibodies could be altered to change their PK profiles. For example, it was observed that a net charge modification of at least a 1-unit shift in isoelectric point altered antibody clearance. Antibodies with enhanced affinity for FcRn at pH 6.0 display longer serum half-lives and slower clearances than wild type. Antibody fragments have different clearance rates and tissue distribution profiles than full length antibodies. Fc glycosylation is perceived to have a minimal effect on PK while that of terminal high mannose remains unclear. More investigation is warranted to determine if injection route and/or site impacts PK. Nonetheless, a better understanding of the effects of all these variations may allow for the better design of antibody therapeutics.
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- Daniela Bumbaca
- Department of Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Sciences, Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California 94080, USA.
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Peters SJ, Smales CM, Henry AJ, Stephens PE, West S, Humphreys DP. Engineering an improved IgG4 molecule with reduced disulfide bond heterogeneity and increased Fab domain thermal stability. J Biol Chem 2012; 287:24525-33. [PMID: 22610095 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m112.369744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The integrity of antibody structure, stability, and biophysical characterization are becoming increasingly important as antibodies receive increasing scrutiny from regulatory authorities. We altered the disulfide bond arrangement of an IgG4 molecule by mutation of the Cys at the N terminus of the heavy chain constant domain 1 (C(H)1) (Kabat position 127) to a Ser and introduction of a Cys at a variety of positions (positions 227-230) at the C terminus of C(H)1. An inter-LC-C(H)1 disulfide bond is thus formed, which mimics the disulfide bond arrangement found in an IgG1 molecule. The antibody species present in the supernatant following transient expression in Chinese hamster ovary cells were analyzed by immunoblot to investigate product homogeneity, and purified product was analyzed by a thermofluor assay to determine thermal stability. We show that the light chain can form an inter-LC-C(H)1 disulfide bond with a Cys when present at several positions on the upper hinge (positions 227-230) and that such engineered disulfide bonds can consequently increase the Fab domain thermal stability between 3 and 6.8 °C. The IgG4 disulfide mutants displaying the greatest increase in Fab thermal stability were also the most homogeneous in terms of disulfide bond arrangement and antibody species present. Importantly, mutations did not affect the affinity for antigen of the resultant molecules. In combination with the previously described S241P mutation, we present an IgG4 molecule with increased Fab thermal stability and reduced product heterogeneity that potentially offers advantages for the production of IgG4 molecules.
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- Shirley J Peters
- UCB Pharma Slough, 208 Bath Road, Slough SL1 3WE, United Kingdom.
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Eon-Duval A, Broly H, Gleixner R. Quality attributes of recombinant therapeutic proteins: An assessment of impact on safety and efficacy as part of a quality by design development approach. Biotechnol Prog 2012; 28:608-22. [DOI: 10.1002/btpr.1548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2012] [Revised: 03/26/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Duan X, Abuqayyas L, Dai L, Balthasar JP, Qu J. High-throughput method development for sensitive, accurate, and reproducible quantification of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies in tissues using orthogonal array optimization and nano liquid chromatography/selected reaction monitoring mass spectrometry. Anal Chem 2012; 84:4373-82. [PMID: 22519810 DOI: 10.1021/ac2034166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Although liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry using selected reaction monitoring (LC/SRM-MS) holds great promise for targeted protein analysis, quantification of therapeutic monoclonal antibody (mAb) in tissues represents a daunting challenge due to the extremely low tissue levels, complexity of tissue matrixes, and the absence of an efficient strategy to develop an optimal LC/SRM-MS method. Here we describe a high-throughput, streamlined strategy for the development of sensitive, selective, and reliable quantitative methods of mAb in tissue matrixes. A sensitive nano-LC/nanospray-MS method was employed to achieve a low lower limit of quantification (LOQ). For selection of signature peptides (SP), the SP candidates were identified by a high-resolution Orbitrap and then optimal SRM conditions for each candidate were obtained using a high-throughput, on-the-fly orthogonal array optimization (OAO) strategy, which is capable of optimizing a large set of SP candidates within a single nano-LC/SRM-MS run. Using the optimized conditions, the candidates were experimentally evaluated for both sensitivity and stability in the target matrixes, and SP selection was based on the results of the evaluation. Two unique SP, respectively from the light and heavy chain, were chosen for quantification of each mAb. The use of two SP improves the quantitative reliability by gauging possible degradation/modification of the mAb. Standard mAb proteins with verified purities were utilized for calibration curves, to prevent the quantitative biases that may otherwise occur when synthesized peptides were used as calibrators. We showed a proof of concept by rapidly developing sensitive nano-LC/SRM-MS methods for quantifying two mAb (8c2 and cT84.66) in multiple preclinical tissues. High sensitivity was achieved for both mAb with LOQ ranged from 0.156 to 0.312 μg/g across different tissues, and the overall procedure showed a wide dynamic range (≥500-fold) and good accuracy [relative error (RE) < 18.8%] and precision [interbatch relative standard deviation (RSD) < 18.1%, intrabatch RSD < 17.2%]. The quantitative method was applied to a comprehensive investigation of the steady-state tissue distribution of 8c2 in wild-type mice versus those deficient in FcRn α-chain, FcγIIb, and FcγRI/FcγRIII, following a chronic dosing regimen. This work represents the first extensive quantification of mAb in tissues by an LC/MS-based method.
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- Xiaotao Duan
- The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Amherst, New York 14260, United States
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Triguero A, Cabrera G, Rodríguez M, Soto J, Zamora Y, Pérez M, Wormald MR, Cremata JA. Differential N-glycosylation of a monoclonal antibody expressed in tobacco leaves with and without endoplasmic reticulum retention signal apparently induces similar in vivo stability in mice. PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL 2011; 9:1120-30. [PMID: 21819534 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-7652.2011.00638.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Plant cells are able to perform most of the post-translational modifications that are required by recombinant proteins to achieve adequate bioactivity and pharmacokinetics. However, regarding N-glycosylation the processing of plant N-glycans in the Golgi apparatus displays major differences when compared with that of mammalian cells. These differences in N-glycosylation are expected to influence serum clearance rate of plant-derived monoclonal antibodies. The monoclonal antibody against the hepatitis B virus surface antigen expressed in Nicotiana tabacum leaves without KDEL endoplasmic reticulum (ER) retention signal (CB.Hep1(-)KDEL) and with a KDEL (Lys-Asp-Glu-Leu) fused to both IgG light and heavy chains (CB.Hep1(+)KDEL) were tested for in vivo stability in mice. Full characterization of N-glycosylation and aggregate formation in each monoclonal antibody batch was determined. The mouse counterpart (CB.Hep1) was used as control. Both (CB.Hep1(-)KDEL) and (CB.Hep1(+)KDEL) showed a faster initial clearance rate (first 24 h) compared with the analogous murine antibody while the terminal phase was similar in the three antibodies. Despite the differences between CB.Hep1(+)KDEL and CB.Hep1(-)KDEL N-glycans, the in vivo elimination in mice was indistinguishable from each other and higher than the murine monoclonal antibody. Molecular modelling confirmed that N-glycans linked to plantibodies were oriented away from the interdomain region, increasing the accessibility of the potential glycan epitopes by glycoprotein receptors that might be responsible for the difference in stability of these molecules.
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- Ada Triguero
- Department of Carbohydrate Chemistry, Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Havana, Cuba
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Ayyar BV, Arora S, Murphy C, O'Kennedy R. Affinity chromatography as a tool for antibody purification. Methods 2011; 56:116-29. [PMID: 22033471 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2011.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2011] [Revised: 10/11/2011] [Accepted: 10/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The global antibody market has grown exponentially due to increasing applications in research, diagnostics and therapy. Antibodies are present in complex matrices (e.g. serum, milk, egg yolk, fermentation broth or plant-derived extracts). This has led to the need for development of novel platforms for purification of large quantities of antibody with defined clinical and performance requirements. However, the choice of method is strictly limited by the manufacturing cost and the quality of the end product required. Affinity chromatography is one of the most extensively used methods for antibody purification, due to its high selectivity and rapidity. Its effectiveness is largely based on the binding characteristics of the required antibody and the ligand used for antibody capture. The approaches used for antibody purification are critically examined with the aim of providing the reader with the principles and practical insights required to understand the intricacies of the procedures. Affinity support matrices and ligands for affinity chromatography are discussed, including their relevant underlying principles of use, their potential value and their performance in purifying different types of antibodies, along with a list of commercially available alternatives. Furthermore, the principal factors influencing purification procedures at various stages are highlighted. Practical considerations for development and/or optimizations of efficient antibody-purification protocols are suggested.
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- B Vijayalakshmi Ayyar
- Biomedical Diagnostics Institute, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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Lauer TM, Agrawal NJ, Chennamsetty N, Egodage K, Helk B, Trout BL. Developability index: a rapid in silico tool for the screening of antibody aggregation propensity. J Pharm Sci 2011; 101:102-15. [PMID: 21935950 DOI: 10.1002/jps.22758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2011] [Revised: 08/19/2011] [Accepted: 08/22/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Determining the aggregation propensity of protein-based biotherapeutics is an important step in the drug development process. Typically, a great deal of data collected over a large period of time is needed to estimate the aggregation propensity of biotherapeutics. Thus, candidates cannot be screened early on for aggregation propensity, but early screening is desirable to help streamline drug development. Here, we present a simple molecular computational method to predict the aggregation propensity via hydrophobic interactions, thought to be the most common mechanism of aggregation, and electrostatic interactions. This method uses a new quantity termed Developability Index. It is a function of an antibody's net charge, calculated on the full-length antibody structure, and the spatial aggregation propensity, calculated on the complementarity-determining region structure. Its accuracy is due to the molecular level details and the incorporation of the tertiary structure of the antibody. It is particularly applicable to antibodies or other proteins for which structures are available or could be determined accurately using homology modeling. Applications include the selection of molecules in the discovery or early development process, selection of mutants for stability, and estimation of resources needed for development of a given biomolecule.
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- Timothy M Lauer
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA
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Regulatory considerations for development of bioanalytical assays for biotechnology products. Bioanalysis 2011; 3:597-603. [PMID: 21417729 DOI: 10.4155/bio.11.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Ligand-binding assays are the predominant method used for determination of concentrations of biotechnology products in serum or other matrices, as well as for the determination of antidrug antibodies in nonclinical and clinical studies. The challenges regarding the design and validation of these assays are well understood. The US FDA published a Guidance for Industry on Bioanalytical Method Validation and a Draft Guidance for Industry on Assay Development for Immunogenicity Testing of Therapeutic Proteins. The purpose of this article is to highlight specific elements in these guidance documents that should also apply to new methods, discuss the application of new generation ligand-binding methods and LC-MS for these purposes and provide a scientific and regulatory perspective on the specific challenges assessing the pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity of monoclonal antibodies.
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Fragmentation is a degradation pathway ubiquitously observed in proteins despite the remarkable stability of peptide bond; proteins differ only by how much and where cleavage occurs. The goal of this review is to summarize reports regarding the non-enzymatic fragmentation of the peptide backbone of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). The sites in the polypeptide chain susceptible to fragmentation are determined by a multitude of factors. Insights are provided on the intimate chemical mechanisms that can make some bonds prone to cleavage due to the presence of specific side-chains. In addition to primary structure, the secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures have a significant impact in modulating the distribution of cleavage sites by altering local flexibility, accessibility to solvent or bringing in close proximity side chains that are remote in sequence. This review focuses on cleavage sites observed in the constant regions of mAbs, with special emphasis on hinge fragmentation. The mechanisms responsible for backbone cleavage are strongly dependent on pH and can be catalyzed by metals or radicals. The distribution of cleavage sites are different under acidic compared to basic conditions, with fragmentation rates exhibiting a minimum in the pH range 5 to 6; therefore, the overall fragmentation pattern observed for a mAb is a complex result of structural and solvent conditions. A critical review of the techniques used to monitor fragmentation is also presented; usually a compromise has to be made between a highly sensitive method with good fragment separation and the capability to identify the cleavage site. The effect of fragmentation on the function of a mAb must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on whether cleavage sites are observed in the variable or constant regions, and on the mechanism of action of the molecule.
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- Josef Vlasak
- BioProcess Analytical and Formulation Sciences Department; Merck Research Laboratories; Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp., West Point, PA, USA
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Wang Y, Lu Q, Wu SL, Karger BL, Hancock WS. Characterization and comparison of disulfide linkages and scrambling patterns in therapeutic monoclonal antibodies: using LC-MS with electron transfer dissociation. Anal Chem 2011; 83:3133-40. [PMID: 21428412 DOI: 10.1021/ac200128d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The disulfides in three monoclonal antibodies (mAb), the anti-HER2, anti-CD11a, and GLP-1 with IgG4-Fc fusion protein, were completely mapped by LC-MS with the combination of electron-transfer dissociation (ETD) and collision induced dissociation (CID) fragmentation. In addition to mapping the 4 inter- and 12 intrachain disulfides (total 16), the identification of scrambled disulfides in degraded samples (heat-stress) was achieved. The scrambling was likely attributed to an initial breakage between the light (Cys 214) and heavy (Cys 223) chains in anti-HER2, with the same observation found in a similar therapeutic mAb, anti-CD11a. On the other hand, the fusion antibody, with no light chain but containing only two heavy chains, generated much less scrambling under the same heat-stressed conditions. The preferred sites of scrambling were identified, such as the intrachain disulfide for CxxC in the heavy chain, and the C194 of the heavy chain pairing with the terminal Cys residue (C214) in the light chain. The interchain disulfides between the light and heavy chains were weaker than the interchain disulfides between the two heavy chains. The relative high abundance ions observed in ETD provided strong evidence for the linked peptide information, which was particularly useful for the identification of the scrambled disulfides. The use of sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) helped the separation of these misfolded proteins for the determination of scrambled disulfide linkages. This methodology is useful for comparison of disulfide stability generated from different structural designs and providing a new way to determine the scrambling patterns, which could be applied for those seeking to determine unknown disulfide linkages.
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- Yi Wang
- Barnett Institute and Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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Beck A, Wurch T, Reichert JM. 6th Annual European Antibody Congress 2010: November 29-December 1, 2010, Geneva, Switzerland. MAbs 2011; 3:111-32. [PMID: 21441785 PMCID: PMC3092614 DOI: 10.4161/mabs.3.2.14788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2010] [Accepted: 01/11/2011] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The 6th European Antibody Congress (EAC), organized by Terrapinn Ltd., was held in Geneva, Switzerland, which was also the location of the 4th and 5th EAC. As was the case in 2008 and 2009, the EAC was again the largest antibody congress held in Europe, drawing nearly 250 delegates in 2010. Numerous pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies active in the field of therapeutic antibody development were represented, as were start-up and academic organizations and representatives from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA. The global trends in antibody research and development were discussed, including success stories of recent marketing authorizations of golimumab (Simponi®) and canakinumab (Ilaris®) by Johnson & Johnson and Novartis, respectively, updates on antibodies in late clinical development (obinutuzumab/GA101, farletuzumab/MORAb-003 and itolizumab/T1 h, by Glycart/Roche, Morphotek and Biocon, respectively) and success rates for this fast-expanding class of therapeutics (Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development). Case studies covering clinical progress of girentuximab (Wilex), evaluation of panobacumab (Kenta Biotech), characterization of therapeutic antibody candidates by protein microarrays (Protagen), antibody-drug conjugates (sanofi-aventis, ImmunoGen, Seattle Genetics, Wyeth/Pfizer), radio-immunoconjugates (Bayer Schering Pharma, Université de Nantes) and new scaffolds (Ablynx, AdAlta, Domantis/GlaxoSmithKline, Fresenius, Molecular Partners, Pieris, Scil Proteins, Pfizer, University of Zurich) were presented. Major antibody structural improvements were showcased, including the latest selection engineering of the best isotypes (Abbott, Pfizer, Pierre Fabre), hinge domain (Pierre Fabre), dual antibodies (Abbott), IgG-like bispecific antibodies (Biogen Idec), antibody epitope mapping case studies (Eli Lilly), insights in FcγRII receptor (University of Cambridge), as well as novel tools for antibody fragmentation (Genovis). Improvements of antibody druggability (Abbott, Bayer, Pierre Fabre, Merrimack, Pfizer), enhancing IgG pharmacokinetics (Abbott, Chugai), progress in manufacturing (Genmab, Icosagen Cell Factory, Lonza, Pierre Fabre) and the development of biosimilar antibodies (Biocon, Sandoz, Triskel) were also discussed. Last but not least, identification of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against new therapeutic targets (Genentech, Genmab, Imclone/Lilly, Vaccinex) including Notch, cMet, TGFbRII, SEMA4D, novel development in immunotherapy and prophylaxis against influenza (Crucell), anti-tumor activity of immunostimulatory antibodies (MedImmune/Astra Zeneca) and translations to clinical studies including immunogenicity issues (Amgen, Novartis, University of Debrecen) were presented.
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- Alain Beck
- Physio-Chemistry Department, Centre d'Immunologie Pierre-Fabre, Saint julien en Genevois, France.
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Bioanalytical considerations in the comparability assessment of biotherapeutics. Bioanalysis 2011; 3:613-22. [PMID: 21417731 DOI: 10.4155/bio.11.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Comparison of biotherapeutic products before and after manufacturing changes is required to show that the products are highly similar. Besides in vitro assessment on the critical quality attributes and potency, biocomparability studies are sometimes required to demonstrate similarities in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics. The complex and diverse nature of biotherapeutics requires multifaceted considerations in the biocomparability study design, bioanalytical measurements of drug concentrations and/or pharmacodynamic responses, immunogenicity analysis, data interpretation and decision making. A major perspective is to understand the structure and biological functions of the biotherapeutics in relation to the indication. Issues of a common standard and the importance of the use of ligand-binding assays that are sensitive to structural changes are discussed. It would not be possible to use the same process and one-size-fit-all criteria for biocomparability studies of all biologics. Previous examples from industry and our experience of the bioanalytical considerations for fit-for-purpose pharmacokinetic support and immunogenicity assessments are presented.
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Comparison of the chromatographic properties of IgG1 and IgG2 antibody subclasses. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2011; 57:111-6. [DOI: 10.1042/ba20100205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ni W, Dai S, Karger BL, Zhou ZS. Analysis of isoaspartic Acid by selective proteolysis with Asp-N and electron transfer dissociation mass spectrometry. Anal Chem 2011; 82:7485-91. [PMID: 20712325 DOI: 10.1021/ac101806e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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A ubiquitous yet underappreciated protein post-translational modification, isoaspartic acid (isoAsp, isoD, or beta-Asp), generated via the deamidation of asparagine or isomerization of aspartic acid in proteins, plays a diverse and crucial role in aging, as well as autoimmune, cancer, neurodegeneration, and other diseases. In addition, formation of isoAsp is a major concern in protein pharmaceuticals, as it may lead to aggregation or activity loss. The scope and significance of isoAsp have, up to now, not been fully explored, as an unbiased screening of isoAsp at low abundance remains challenging. This difficulty is due to the subtle difference in the physicochemical properties between isoAsp and Asp, e.g., identical mass. In contrast, endoprotease Asp-N (EC 3.4.24.33) selectively cleaves aspartyl peptides but not the isoaspartyl counterparts. As a consequence, isoaspartyl peptides can be differentiated from those containing Asp and also enriched by Asp-N digestion. Subsequently, the existence and site of isoaspartate can be confirmed by electron transfer dissociation (ETD) mass spectrometry. As little as 0.5% of isoAsp was detected in synthetic beta-amyloid and cytochrome c peptides, even though both were initially assumed to be free of isoAsp. Taken together, our approach should expedite the unbiased discovery of isoAsp.
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- Wenqin Ni
- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis and Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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