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| Title | Curbing Autoimmunity: A New Fab Fragment Targeting CD40-CD40L Halts B-Cell Activation and Differentiation. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Eur J Immunol, Vol. 56, Issue 2, Page e70158, Year 2026 |
| Publish date | 2026-02-?? |
Authors | Kathrine Pedersen / Kenneth Green / Emil L Kristoffersen / Thea Schinkel / Annette G Hansen / Yaseelan Palarasah / Anne B Rovsing / Ebbe S Andersen / Julián Valero / Laia Civit / Nick S Laursen / Anne Troldborg / Søren E Degn / Steffen Thiel / ![]() |
| PubMed Abstract | Dysregulation of the CD40-CD40L axis is implicated in autoimmune diseases. Early clinical trials targeting CD40L with antibodies failed due to Fc-mediated side effects. To address this, we developed ...Dysregulation of the CD40-CD40L axis is implicated in autoimmune diseases. Early clinical trials targeting CD40L with antibodies failed due to Fc-mediated side effects. To address this, we developed an anti-CD40L Fab fragment, Fab20, designed to block B-cell activation. Fab20 was evaluated for its binding properties, CD40-CD40L inhibition, and effects on human B-cell activation and differentiation using immunoassays, cryo-electron microscopy, flow cytometry, and cell cultures. Fab20 binds CD40L with a dissociation constant of 70 nM. Structural analysis revealed a "propeller-like" structure consisting of three Fabs binding to the CD40L trimer, sterically blocking parts of the CD40 binding site. Fab20 effectively inhibited B-cell activation, maintaining naïve B cells in their inactive state, and suppressed antibody (IgG) production over 14 days. Fab20 represents a promising novel therapeutic approach for treating autoimmune diseases driven by CD40-CD40L dysregulation. Its mechanism of action, coupled with the absence of Fc-mediated effects, suggests a favorable safety profile. |
External links | Eur J Immunol / PubMed:41742604 / PubMed Central |
| Methods | EM (single particle) |
| Resolution | 3.4 Å |
| Structure data | EMDB-52634, PDB-9i5n: |
| Chemicals | ![]() ChemComp-MG: ![]() ChemComp-HOH: |
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Keywords | IMMUNE SYSTEM / CD40 ligand inhibitor / CD154 inhibitor / autoimmunity / Fab fragment |
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