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Exploring molecular determinants and pharmacokinetic properties of IgG1-scFv bispecific antibodies.

Kristina M J Aertker, Minu Ravindra Pilvankar, Tobias M Prass, Michaela Blech, Fabian Higel, Srinath Kasturirangan

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Article in mAbs. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.

Kristina M J AertkerAnalytical Development Biologicals, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Biberach an der Riss, Germany.
Minu Ravindra PilvankarBiotherapeutics Discovery, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc, Ridgefield, CT, USA.
Tobias M PrassCenter for Theoretical Chemistry, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
Michaela BlechAnalytical Development Biologicals, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Biberach an der Riss, Germany.
Fabian HigelGlobal CMC Experts NBE, Global Quality Development, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Biberach an der Riss, Germany.
Srinath KasturiranganBiotherapeutics Discovery, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc, Ridgefield, CT, USA.
Boehringer Ingelheim (Australia) · AUBoehringer Ingelheim (Taiwan) · TWBoehringer Ingelheim (Germany) · DERuhr University Bochum · DE

Funding

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) under Germany’s Excellence Strategy EXC 2033 - 390677874 - RESOLV
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) capable of recognizing two distinct epitopes or antigens offer promising therapeutic options for various diseases by targeting multiple pathways. The favorable pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are crucial, as they directly influence patient safety and therapeutic efficacy. For numerous mAb therapeutics, optimization of neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) interactions and elimination of unfavorable molecular properties have led to improved PK properties. However, many BsAbs exhibit unfavorable PK, which has precluded their development as drugs. In this report, we present studies on the molecular determinants underlying the distinct PK profiles of three IgG1-scFv BsAbs. Our study indicated that high levels of nonspecific interactions, elevated isoelectric point (pI), and increased number of positively charged patches contributed to the fast clearance of IgG1-scFv. FcRn chromatography results revealed specific scFv-FcRn interactions that are unique to the IgG1-scFv, which was further supported by molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. These interactions likely stabilize the BsAb FcRn interaction at physiological pH, which in turn could disrupt FcRn-mediated BsAb recycling. In addition to the empirical observations, we also evaluated the impact of

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Antibodies, BispecificAntibodies, MonoclonalEpitopesHumansImmunoglobulin GInfant, NewbornIsoelectric PointAntibodies, BispecificAntibodies, MonoclonalEpitopesImmunoglobulin GBiophysical assessmentbispecific antibodyFcRnin silico developabilitypharmacokinetics (PK)

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PMID38444390
PMCPMC10936634
OpenAlexW4392516932

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