Comparison on Infectious Bursal Disease Monoclonal Antibodies Prepared with Two Different Immunogens

[ Objective] To compare the characteristics of monoclonal antibodies against infectious bursal disease virus （IBDV） prepared with two different immunogens, VP2 protein expressed by prokaryotic system and purified IBDV. [Methed] IBDV VP2 gene was amplified by RT-PCR and expressed in a prokaryotic system. The recombinant protein was purified by affinity chromatography. IBDV was pudfied by ultracentrifugation. Balb/c mice were immunized with the purified recombinant protein and IBDV, respectively. The monoclonal antibodies were screened by ELISA. [ Result] Two cell lines secreting antibodies against IBDV VP2 protein were obtained, and their ELISA titers were 1：2 × 10^4. Four cell lines secreting antibodies against I BDV were produced, and their ELISA titers were 1：2× 10^6, 1：6 × 10^4, 1：1× 10^5 and 1：4 × 10^3, respectively. All monoclonal antibodies specifically bound to their own immunogen but did not react with other viruses or proteins. After 10 -20 passages, these cell lines still secreted antibodies stably. [Condusion] The monoclonal antibodies prepared with the recombinant IBDV VP2 protein or purified IBDV can induce immune resoonse in mice. and VP2 soecific monoclonal antibodies can be obtained with VP2 orotein expressed in the Drokarvotic system as immunoQen.

Characterization and potential diagnostic application of monoclonal antibodies specific to rabies virus

Objective：Rabies is invariably a fatal encephalomyelitis that is considered to be a serious public health problem.It is necessary to develop standard rabies virus diagnostic tools,especially for diagnosing the strains prevalent in China.Methods：Monoclonal antibodies（MAbs）specific to rabies virus were produced and characterized by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay（ELISA）,isotyping,affinity assay,immunofluorescence assay（IFA）,and immunocytochemistry.The MAb,whose affinity was higher for antigen,was used to establish an antigen captureELISA（AC-ELISA）detection system and test the efficiency by using clinical samples.Results：The heavy chain subclasses of two MAbs were all determined to be IgG2a.The 3C7 MAb showed stronger reactivity with rabies virus protein than the 2C5 MAb in an ELISA analysis,whereas the 3C7 MAb showed the highest affinity for antigen.IFA and immunocytochemistry results also indicated that the two MAbs could recognize rabies virus protein in its native form in cell samples.Data obtained using clinical samples showed that rabies virus could be detected by AC-ELISA detection system using the 3C7 MAb.Conclusion：It was potentially useful for the further development of highly sensitive,easily handled,and relatively rapid detection kits/tools for rabies surveillance in those areas where rabies is endemic,especially in China.