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J. Virol., Oct 1997, 7198-7206, Vol 71, No. 10
JR Mascola, MK Louder, TC VanCott, CV Sapan, JS Lambert, LR Muenz, B Bunow, DL Birx and ML Robb
Three antibody reagents that neutralize primary human immunodeficiency
virus type 1 (HIV-1) isolates were tested for magnitude and breadth of
neutralization when used alone or in double or triple combinations.
Hyperimmune anti-HIV immunoglobulin (HIVIG) is derived from the plasma of
HIV-1-infected donors, and monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) 2F5 and 2G12 bind
to distinct regions of the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein. The antibodies were
initially tested against a panel of 15 clade B HIV-1 isolates, using a
single concentration that is achievable in vivo (HIVIG, 2,500 microg/ml;
MAbs, 25 microg/ml). Individual antibody reagents neutralized many of the
viruses tested, but antibody potency varied substantially among the
viruses. The virus neutralization produced by double combinations of HIVIG
plus 2F5 or 2G12, the two MAbs together, or the triple combination of
HIVIG, 2F5, and 2G12 was generally equal to or greater than that predicted
by the effect of individual antibodies. Overall, the triple combination
displayed the greatest magnitude and breadth of neutralization. Synergistic
neutralization was evaluated by analyzing data from dose-response curves of
each individual antibody reagent compared to the triple combination and was
demonstrated against each of four viruses tested. Therefore, combinations
of polyclonal and monoclonal anti-HIV antibodies can produce additive or
synergistic neutralization of primary HIV-1 isolates. Passive immunotherapy
for treatment or prophylaxis of HIV-1 should consider mixtures of potent
neutralizing antibody reagents to expand the magnitude and breadth of virus
neutralization.
Copyright © 1997, American Society for Microbiology
Potent and synergistic neutralization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 primary isolates by hyperimmune anti-HIV immunoglobulin combined with monoclonal antibodies 2F5 and 2G12
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and Department of Infectious Diseases, Naval Medical Research Institute, Rockville, Maryland 20850, USA. jmascola@pasteur.hjf.org
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