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<p>Elite controllers (ECs) are rare human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals who manage viral replication without antiretroviral therapy. While their cellular immunity is well characterized, humoral responses remain limited, which provides an uncommon window into antibody responses to HIV-1. Using single-cell functional screening, this study aimed to isolate and characterize HIV-1 envelope (Env)-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) from ECs. The Beacon platform was used for enrichment, activation, and screening of cluster of differentiation 27<sup>+</sup> (CD27<sup>+</sup>) memory B cells. Among ~ 12,000 single B cells, 40 Env-specific IgG-secreting cells were identified. Although 18 mAbs were recovered, six showed high-affinity binding to multiple Env trimers (average EC50 &lt; 100 ng/mL). Notably, one mAb (#2) demonstrated broad reactivity, neutralizing 15 of the 17 pseudoviruses, albeit with limited potency (geometric mean IC50 of 46.53 μg/mL). Sequence analysis revealed predominant usage of IGHV1-69 and varied somatic hypermutation levels. However, the high binding affinity could not consistently predict neutralization potency. This study demonstrated the utility of integrated single-cell screening for rapid discovery of antibodies from rare donors. This study also highlights the need for functional assessment in HIV-1 antibody development and identification of mAb candidates for potential therapeutic applications.</p>

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Rapid identification of antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies from HIV-1 elite controllers using the Beacon platform

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    2026年3月12日

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  • Xiangyu Zhang,
  • Xinyuan Zheng,
  • Rishen Liang,
  • Lina Huang,
  • Yu Shi,
  • Zhi Zhang,
  • Chengrui Yin,
  • Chengchao Ding,
  • Jiabing Wu,
  • Jianjun Wu,
  • Yong Gao

摘要

Elite controllers (ECs) are rare human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals who manage viral replication without antiretroviral therapy. While their cellular immunity is well characterized, humoral responses remain limited, which provides an uncommon window into antibody responses to HIV-1. Using single-cell functional screening, this study aimed to isolate and characterize HIV-1 envelope (Env)-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) from ECs. The Beacon platform was used for enrichment, activation, and screening of cluster of differentiation 27+ (CD27+) memory B cells. Among ~ 12,000 single B cells, 40 Env-specific IgG-secreting cells were identified. Although 18 mAbs were recovered, six showed high-affinity binding to multiple Env trimers (average EC50 < 100 ng/mL). Notably, one mAb (#2) demonstrated broad reactivity, neutralizing 15 of the 17 pseudoviruses, albeit with limited potency (geometric mean IC50 of 46.53 μg/mL). Sequence analysis revealed predominant usage of IGHV1-69 and varied somatic hypermutation levels. However, the high binding affinity could not consistently predict neutralization potency. This study demonstrated the utility of integrated single-cell screening for rapid discovery of antibodies from rare donors. This study also highlights the need for functional assessment in HIV-1 antibody development and identification of mAb candidates for potential therapeutic applications.