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ArticleCommunications biology2026

Integrative structural insights into the IgG-FcRn interactions revealed by engineered FcRn-immobilized affinity chromatography.

Masato Kiyoshi, Takuo Suzuki, Naruaki Inoue, Ryoko Otake, Tatsuya Yumoto, Linko Hirono, Yosuke Terao, Hiroko Shibata, Teruhiko Ide, Satoru Nagatoishi and 2 more

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Article in Communications biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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12 authors.

Masato KiyoshiDivision of Biological Chemistry and Biologicals, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. m.kiyoshi@nihs.go.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5969-8138
Takuo SuzukiDivision of Biological Chemistry and Biologicals, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.
Naruaki InoueLife Science Research Laboratory, Tosoh Corporation, Ayase, Kanagawa, Japan.
Ryoko OtakeLife Science Research Laboratory, Tosoh Corporation, Ayase, Kanagawa, Japan.
Tatsuya YumotoLife Science Research Laboratory, Tosoh Corporation, Ayase, Kanagawa, Japan.
Linko HironoLife Science Research Laboratory, Tosoh Corporation, Ayase, Kanagawa, Japan.
Yosuke TeraoLife Science Research Laboratory, Tosoh Corporation, Ayase, Kanagawa, Japan.
Hiroko ShibataDivision of Biological Chemistry and Biologicals, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.
Teruhiko IdeLife Science Research Laboratory, Tosoh Corporation, Ayase, Kanagawa, Japan.
Satoru NagatoishiThe Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Minato-ku, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0794-3963
Kouhei TsumotoThe Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Minato-ku, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7643-5164
Akiko Ishii-WatabeDivision of Biological Chemistry and Biologicals, National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.

Funding

Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) JP22ak0101188Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) JP25ak0101280
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Molecular interactions between therapeutic antibodies and neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) are major contributors to the long serum half-life of antibodies. Therefore, the in vitro affinity of IgG for FcRn is an important indicator of in vivo pharmacokinetic properties. However, the molecular basis of IgG-FcRn interactions is not fully understood from experimental and structural perspectives. Affinity evaluation using surface plasmon resonance is difficult. The molecular mechanism by which domains other than Fc or surface charges affect FcRn binding remains unclear. In this study, we developed an engineered FcRn-immobilized column for affinity chromatography. We analyzed various types of antibodies to link physicochemical characteristics and FcRn affinity. Furthermore, analysis using charge-engineered mutants indicated that the lateral surface of L chain also affects the FcRn affinity. Finally, we presented a structural model of the IgG-FcRn complex to discuss the molecular mechanism of how the charges at L chain affect the FcRn affinity.

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Chromatography, AffinityHistocompatibility Antigens Class IImmunoglobulin GReceptors, FcAnimalsHumansModels, MolecularProtein BindingProtein EngineeringFc receptor, neonatalHistocompatibility Antigens Class IImmunoglobulin GReceptors, Fc

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PMID41776316
PMCPMC13066580

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