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Potent and Broad Neutralization of HIV-1 Subtype C by Plasma Antibodies Targeting a Quaternary Epitope Including Residues in the V2 Loop.

dc.contributor.authorMoore, Penelope L.
dc.contributor.authorGray, Elin Solomonovna.
dc.contributor.authorSheward, Daniel J.
dc.contributor.authorMadiga, Maphuti C.
dc.contributor.authorRanchobe, Nthabeleng.
dc.contributor.authorHonnen, William J.
dc.contributor.authorNonyane, Molati.
dc.contributor.authorTumba, Nancy Lola.
dc.contributor.authorHermanus, Tandile.
dc.contributor.authorSibeko, Sengeziwe.
dc.contributor.authorMlisana, Koleka Patience.
dc.contributor.authorAbdool Karim, Salim Safurdeen.
dc.contributor.authorWilliamson, Carolyn.
dc.contributor.authorPinter, Abraham.
dc.contributor.authorMorris, Lynn.
dc.contributor.authorLai, Zhong.
dc.date.accessioned2012-11-14T13:51:01Z
dc.date.available2012-11-14T13:51:01Z
dc.date.created2010
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractThe targets of broadly cross-neutralizing (BCN) antibodies are of great interest in the HIV vaccine field. We have identified a subtype C HIV-1-superinfected individual, CAP256, with high-level BCN activity, and characterized the antibody specificity mediating breadth. CAP256 developed potent BCN activity peaking at 3 years postinfection, neutralizing 32 (76%) of 42 heterologous viruses, with titers of antibodies against some viruses exceeding 1:10,000. CAP256 showed a subtype bias, preferentially neutralizing subtype C and A viruses over subtype B viruses. CAP256 BCN serum targeted a quaternary epitope which included the V1V2 region. Further mapping identified residues F159, N160, L165, R166, D167, K169, and K171 (forming the FN/LRD-K-K motif) in the V2 region as crucial to the CAP256 epitope. However, the fine specificity of the BCN response varied over time and, while consistently dependent on R166 and K169, became gradually less dependent on D167 and K171, possibly contributing to the incremental increase in breadth over 4 years. The presence of an intact FN/LRD-K-K motif in heterologous viruses was associated with sensitivity, although the length of the adjacent V1 loop modulated the degree of sensitivity, with a shorter V1 region significantly associated with higher titers. Repair of the FN/LRD-K-K motif in resistant heterologous viruses conferred sensitivity, with titers sometimes exceeding 1:10,000. Comparison of the CAP256 epitope with that of the PG9/PG16 monoclonal antibodies suggested that these epitopes overlapped, adding to the mounting evidence that this may represent a common neutralization target that should be further investigated as a potential vaccine candidate.en
dc.identifier.citationMoore P. L., et al. 2011. Potent and broad neutralization of HIV-1 subtype C by plasma antibodies targeting a quaternary epitope including residues in the V2 loop. J. Virol. 85, pp. 3128–3141.en
dc.identifier.issn0022-538X
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JVI.02658-10en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10413/7853
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherAmerican Society for Microbiology.en
dc.subjectHIV infections--Virology.en
dc.subjectAIDS vaccines.en
dc.titlePotent and Broad Neutralization of HIV-1 Subtype C by Plasma Antibodies Targeting a Quaternary Epitope Including Residues in the V2 Loop.en
dc.typePeer reviewed journal articleen

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