A Site of Vulnerability on the Influenza Virus Hemagglutinin Head Domain Trimer Interface.
Cell
; 177(5): 1136-1152.e18, 2019 05 16.
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ABSTRACT
Here, we describe the discovery of a naturally occurring human antibody (Ab), FluA-20, that recognizes a new site of vulnerability on the hemagglutinin (HA) head domain and reacts with most influenza A viruses. Structural characterization of FluA-20 with H1 and H3 head domains revealed a novel epitope in the HA trimer interface, suggesting previously unrecognized dynamic features of the trimeric HA protein. The critical HA residues recognized by FluA-20 remain conserved across most subtypes of influenza A viruses, which explains the Ab's extraordinary breadth. The Ab rapidly disrupted the integrity of HA protein trimers, inhibited cell-to-cell spread of virus in culture, and protected mice against challenge with viruses of H1N1, H3N2, H5N1, or H7N9 subtypes when used as prophylaxis or therapy. The FluA-20 Ab has uncovered an exceedingly conserved protective determinant in the influenza HA head domain trimer interface that is an unexpected new target for anti-influenza therapeutics and vaccines.
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Virus de la Influenza A
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Vacunas contra la Influenza
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Infecciones por Orthomyxoviridae
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Glicoproteínas Hemaglutininas del Virus de la Influenza
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Anticuerpos Monoclonales de Origen Murino
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Anticuerpos Antivirales
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Animals
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Revista:
Cell
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2019
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Article
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Estados Unidos