Characterization of conformation-dependent anti-gp120 murine monoclonal antibodies produced by immunization with monomeric and oligomeric human immunodeficiency virus type 1 envelope proteins

Virology. 1999 Feb 15;254(2):257-67. doi: 10.1006/viro.1998.9549.

Abstract

Twenty-five conformation-dependent monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) produced by immunization of mice with oligomeric forms of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) envelope (env) glycoprotein were used to map exposed, immunogenic regions on oligomeric env. Based on MAb cross-competition, reactivity with diverse env proteins, and reactivity with a panel of gp120 mutants, seven distinct epitope clusters were identified. These include the classic CD4 binding site, V1/V2, and V3. in addition, several novel epitope clusters, including one mapping to the N- and C-termini of gp120, were identified. The locations of the seven epitope clusters on the gp120 core structure are proposed.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / immunology*
  • Binding, Competitive
  • Biosensing Techniques
  • CD4 Antigens / immunology
  • CD4 Antigens / metabolism
  • Cell Line
  • Cross Reactions
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Epitope Mapping
  • Gene Products, env / immunology
  • Gene Products, env / metabolism
  • HIV Envelope Protein gp120 / genetics
  • HIV Envelope Protein gp120 / immunology*
  • HIV-1 / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Models, Molecular
  • Mutagenesis, Site-Directed
  • Neutralization Tests
  • Protein Conformation

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • CD4 Antigens
  • Gene Products, env
  • HIV Envelope Protein gp120