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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2023

A novel bispecific antibody dual-targeting approach for enhanced neutralization against fast-evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Ji Woong Kim, Hyun Jung Kim, Kyun Heo, Yoonwoo Lee, Hui Jeong Jang, Ho-Young Lee, Jun Won Park, Yea Bin Cho, Ji Hyun Lee, Ha Gyeong Shin and 4 more

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Ji Woong KimDepartment of Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyun Jung KimDepartment of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Kyun HeoDepartment of Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Yoonwoo LeeDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hui Jeong JangDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ho-Young LeeDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jun Won ParkDivision of Biomedical Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea.
Yea Bin ChoDepartment of Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ji Hyun LeeDepartment of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ha Gyeong ShinDepartment of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ha Rim YangDepartment of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hye Lim ChoiDepartment of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyun Bo ShimDepartment of Life Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sukmook LeeDepartment of Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Kookmin University · KRSeoul National University Bundang Hospital · KREwha Womans University · KRKangwon National University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The emergence of new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants has caused unprecedented health and socioeconomic crises, necessitating the immediate development of highly effective neutralizing antibodies. Despite recent advancements in anti-SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain (RBD)-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) derived from convalescent patient samples, their efficacy against emerging variants has been limited. In this study, we present a novel dual-targeting strategy using bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) that specifically recognize both the SARS-CoV-2 RBD and fusion peptide (FP), crucial domains for viral attachment to the host cell membrane and fusion in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: Using phage display technology, we rapidly isolated FP-specific mAbs from an established human recombinant antibody library, identifying K107.1 with a nanomolar affinity for SARS-CoV-2 FP. Furthermore, we generated K203.A, a new bsAb built in immunoglobulin G4-(single-chain variable fragment) Results: Our comprehensive Conclusion: These findings present a novel bsAb dual-targeting strategy, directed at SARS-CoV-2 RBD and FP, as an effective approach for rapid development and management against continuously evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants.

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Antibodies, BispecificCOVID-19AnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, ViralHumansMiceSARS-CoV-2Antibodies, BispecificAntibodies, NeutralizingAntibodies, Viralbispecific antibodyfusion peptidephage displayreceptor-binding domainSARS-CoV-2

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PMID37822941
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