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Multifunctional human monoclonal antibody combination mediates protection against Rift Valley fever virus at low doses

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  • Nathaniel S. Chapman

    (Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

  • Ruben J. G. Hulswit

    (University of Oxford)

  • Jonna L. B. Westover

    (Utah State University)

  • Robert Stass

    (University of Oxford)

  • Guido C. Paesen

    (University of Oxford)

  • Elad Binshtein

    (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

  • Joseph X. Reidy

    (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

  • Taylor B. Engdahl

    (Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

  • Laura S. Handal

    (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

  • Alejandra Flores

    (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

  • Brian B. Gowen

    (Utah State University)

  • Thomas A. Bowden

    (University of Oxford)

  • James E. Crowe

    (Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Abstract

The zoonotic Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) can cause severe disease in humans and has pandemic potential, yet no approved vaccine or therapy exists. Here we describe a dual-mechanism human monoclonal antibody (mAb) combination against RVFV that is effective at minimal doses in a lethal mouse model of infection. We structurally analyze and characterize the binding mode of a prototypical potent Gn domain-A-binding antibody that blocks attachment and of an antibody that inhibits infection by abrogating the fusion process as previously determined. Surprisingly, the Gn domain-A antibody does not directly block RVFV Gn interaction with the host receptor low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1) as determined by a competitive assay. This study identifies a rationally designed combination of human mAbs deserving of future investigation for use in humans against RVFV infection. Using a two-pronged mechanistic approach, we demonstrate the potent efficacy of a rationally designed combination mAb therapeutic.

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  • Nathaniel S. Chapman & Ruben J. G. Hulswit & Jonna L. B. Westover & Robert Stass & Guido C. Paesen & Elad Binshtein & Joseph X. Reidy & Taylor B. Engdahl & Laura S. Handal & Alejandra Flores & Brian B, 2023. "Multifunctional human monoclonal antibody combination mediates protection against Rift Valley fever virus at low doses," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-41171-3
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41171-3
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