A combination of cross-neutralizing antibodies synergizes to prevent SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV pseudovirus infection.
Cell Host Microbe
; 29(5): 806-818.e6, 2021 05 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1184886
ABSTRACT
Coronaviruses have caused several human epidemics and pandemics including the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Prophylactic vaccines and therapeutic antibodies have already shown striking effectiveness against COVID-19. Nevertheless, concerns remain about antigenic drift in SARS-CoV-2 as well as threats from other sarbecoviruses. Cross-neutralizing antibodies to SARS-related viruses provide opportunities to address such concerns. Here, we report on crystal structures of a cross-neutralizing antibody, CV38-142, in complex with the receptor-binding domains from SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV. Recognition of the N343 glycosylation site and water-mediated interactions facilitate cross-reactivity of CV38-142 to SARS-related viruses, allowing the antibody to accommodate antigenic variation in these viruses. CV38-142 synergizes with other cross-neutralizing antibodies, notably COVA1-16, to enhance neutralization of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, including circulating variants of concern B.1.1.7 and B.1.351. Overall, this study provides valuable information for vaccine and therapeutic design to address current and future antigenic drift in SARS-CoV-2 and to protect against zoonotic SARS-related coronaviruses.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
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Antibodies, Neutralizing
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Antibodies, Viral
Type of study:
Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Vaccines
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Variants
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Cell Host Microbe
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.chom.2021.04.005
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