An idiotype D23-bearing polyspecific, murine anti-DNA monoclonal antibody forms glomerular immune deposits. Pathogenic role of natural autoantibodies?

Molecular Immunology
D GilbertF Tron

Abstract

Identification of the immunochemical and structural properties of pathogenic anti-DNA antibodies is a major goal for understanding their origins and the mechanisms whereby they induce tissue lesions. Herein, we report on the production of an IgG2a,k anti-DNA monoclonal antibody (4B1), derived from a 12-month-old (NZB x NZW)F1 lupus mouse, able to form glomerular immune deposits. mAb 4B1 is a polyspecific antibody able to bind to ssDNA, actin, tubulin, cardiolipin and to laminin as shown by solid phase ELISAs. Indirect immunofluorescence labeling of HEp-2 cells gave a cytoplasmic staining pattern similar to that obtained with anti-cytoskeleton antibodies. Western blot analysis demonstrated that mAb 4B1 bore idiotype D23, previously shown to be characteristic of natural antibodies derived from normal mice. After injecting the 4B1-secreting hybridoma intraperitoneally into normal (NZW x BALB/c)F1 mice, glomerular immune deposits were observed along the capillary wall. These deposits contained mainly IgM, IgG2a and mAb 4B1, as demonstrated by direct immunofluorescence using a biotinylated-rat anti-4B1 idiotype mAb and kidney eluate analysis. Nucleotide sequence analysis of the VH and VL genes showed that mAb 4B1 is encoded by VH Q5...Continue Reading

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