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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Advanced immunodiagnostics for periodontal disease: Targeted detection of Kgp and RgpB using A7 and G1 antibody set.

Hyeran Kim, Kyeonghye Guk, Soyeon Yi, Eunkyeong Jung, Eun-Kyung Lim, Hwangseo Park, Suhyeon Kim, Jinsol Choi, Kyu-Sun Lee, Il Keun Kwon and 2 more

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Hyeran KimBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
Kyeonghye GukBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
Soyeon YiBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
Eunkyeong JungBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
Eun-Kyung LimBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Nanobiotechnology, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea; School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Hwangseo ParkDeparment of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea.
Suhyeon KimBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Fundamental Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
Jinsol ChoiBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea.
Kyu-Sun LeeBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
Il Keun KwonDepartment of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
Taejoon KangBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: kangtaejoon@kribb.re.kr.
Juyeon JungBionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Nanobiotechnology, KRIBB School of Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea; School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: jjung@kribb.re.kr.

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Abstract

introductionPeriodontal disease, primarily caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis, leads to chronic inflammation and eventual tooth loss, with systemic health implications. Current diagnostic methods rely on clinical assessment, which is insufficiently sensitive for detecting early-stage disease and cannot directly identify specific pathogens or virulence factors. Consequently, developing rapid, sensitive, and specific diagnostic tools targeting key virulence factors such as gingipains (Kgp and RgpB) is critically needed.

objectivesThis study aimed to develop monoclonal antibodies (A7 and G1) specifically targeting Kgp and RgpB for rapid, sensitive, and precise periodontal disease diagnostics using various immunodiagnostic platforms.

methodsWe generated high-affinity monoclonal antibodies through phage display technology, confirmed their specificity via surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and docking simulations, and evaluated their performance across dot blot, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), colorimetric detection with Au nanoparticles (NPs), and lateral flow assays (LFAs). Clinical validation was conducted on 224 saliva samples from periodontal disease patients and healthy controls.

resultsA7 and G1 antibodies exhibited high specificity and binding affinity to Kgp and RgpB, with equilibrium dissociation constants (K

conclusionThe developed A7 and G1 antibody-based LFA represents a significant advancement in periodontal disease diagnostics. Offering rapid, accurate, and sensitive detection directly from saliva samples, this method holds great promise for clinical use, facilitating early diagnosis and timely intervention to improve patient outcomes.

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Antibodies, MonoclonalGingipain Cysteine EndopeptidasesPeriodontal DiseasesPorphyromonas gingivalisAntibodies, BacterialEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayHumansSalivaSensitivity and SpecificitySurface Plasmon ResonanceAntibodies, BacterialAntibodies, MonoclonalGingipain Cysteine EndopeptidasesGingipainLateral flow assayMonoclonal antibodyPeriodontal diseasePorphyromonas gingivalis

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