Tao Li , Hua Xu , Mengyi Zhang , Jianhui Nie , Binfan Liao , Jingshu Xie , Yinan Jiang , Yawen Liu , Pingju Ge , Chunhui Zhao , Ziqi Sun , Yunbo Bai , Maoling Tang , Xiaodong Su , Youchun Wang , Weijin Huang
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A monoclonal antibody targeting conserved regions of pre-fusion protein cross-neutralizes Nipah and Hendra virus variants
Nipah virus (NiV) and Hendra virus (HeV) have an extremely high case fatality, leading to hundreds of deaths in several countries around the globe. Belonging to the same genus Henipavirus (HNV), the two species have a high degree of sequence similarity, resulting in cross-neutralizing immunity under favorable conditions. Here, we obtained ten anti-NiV-F monoclonal antibodies using hybridoma technology, and verified that these antibodies had potent neutralizing activities against epidemic NiV strains from different regions using a pseudovirus assay, and the neutralizing concentration reached the nanogram per milliliter level. Moreover, two of the antibodies, NiF03-3C9 and NiF03-2F6, were found to have cross-neutralizing activity against HeV, which was even stronger than that against NiV. Epitope competition analysis revealed two classes of epitopes for these antibodies. Cryo-electron microscopy showed that NiF03-3C9 binds to lateral residues of the prefusion F protein trimer, highly conserved in both Nipah and Hendra. The protective potency of the antibodies was also validated using in vivo pseudovirus infection models of Nipah and Hendra viruses. The mAbs developed in this study and their conserved cross-neutralizing epitopes elucidated by structural analysis may contribute to the control of highly pathogenic HNV outbreaks.
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Antiviral Research is a journal that focuses on various aspects of controlling viral infections in both humans and animals. It is a platform for publishing research reports, short communications, review articles, and commentaries. The journal covers a wide range of topics including antiviral drugs, antibodies, and host-response modifiers. These topics encompass their synthesis, in vitro and in vivo testing, as well as mechanisms of action. Additionally, the journal also publishes studies on the development of new or improved vaccines against viral infections in humans. It delves into assessing the safety of drugs and vaccines, tracking the evolution of drug or vaccine-resistant viruses, and developing effective countermeasures. Another area of interest includes the identification and validation of new drug targets. The journal further explores laboratory animal models of viral diseases, investigates the pathogenesis of viral diseases, and examines the mechanisms by which viruses avoid host immune responses.