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| Title | Transgenic mouse-derived human monoclonal antibodies targeting EBV gp350 and gp42 provide basis for therapeutic development. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Cell Rep Med, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Page 102618, Year 2026 |
| Publish date | Feb 17, 2026 |
Authors | Crystal B Chhan / Kevin Lang / Amelia R Davis / Yu-Hsin Wan / Nicholas T Aldridge / Gargi Kher / Samuel C Scharffenberger / Samantha R Hardy / Roman Iureniev / Natalia V Giltiay / Kristina R Edwards / Stefan Radtke / Hans-Peter Kiem / Marie Pancera / Andrew T McGuire / ![]() |
| PubMed Abstract | Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes infectious mononucleosis and contributes to neurodegenerative disorders and malignancies, particularly in immune-compromised hosts. Transplant patients face high risk ...Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes infectious mononucleosis and contributes to neurodegenerative disorders and malignancies, particularly in immune-compromised hosts. Transplant patients face high risk of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease, a life-threatening EBV-driven lymphoma. There are no EBV-specific vaccines or treatments; however, neutralizing antibodies against EBV glycoproteins may offer utility as therapeutic agents. EBV entry into B cells involves gp350, which binds complement receptors, and gp42, which engages HLA class II to trigger fusion. Most existing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against these antigens are non-human, limiting clinical use. Using a transgenic mouse model, we generate two gp350 and eight gp42 genetically human neutralizing mAbs that block receptor binding. Structural analyses reveal extended sites of vulnerability relevant to vaccine development. Delivery of a gp42 mAb protects humanized mice from EBV challenge, while a gp350 mAb provides partial protection. These mAbs highlight the utility of transgenic mice to produce therapeutic mAbs for preventing EBV-driven disease. |
External links | Cell Rep Med / PubMed:41707657 / PubMed Central |
| Methods | EM (single particle) / X-ray diffraction |
| Resolution | 3.93 - 9.86 Å |
| Structure data | ![]() EMDB-71585: Negative stain EM map of EBV glycoprotein gH/gL in complex with glycoprotein gp42 and FAB ATX-42-1.1 open conformation ![]() EMDB-71586: Negative stain EM map of EBV glycoprotein gH/gL in complex with glycoprotein gp42 and FAB ATX-42-2 Open conformation ![]() PDB-9pf9: |
| Chemicals | ![]() ChemComp-NAG: ![]() ChemComp-HOH: |
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Keywords | IMMUNE SYSTEM / Viral protein / Complex / Antibody / EBV |
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