Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies against chicken secretory IgA.
Abstract Two monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) against chicken secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) were generated and their binding specificities were characterized by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), SDS-PAGE, and Western blotting. Analysis revealed that the subtypes of two MAbs were both IgG2b, with the light chain belonging to the kappa configuration. The affinity constant (K(aff)) of the two MAbs was 5.0 x 10(10) M(-1) and 9.7 x 10(9) M(-1), respectively. The MAbs are directed against the heavy chain domains of chicken SigA, and no cross-reactivities to IgG were observed. These results indicate that the MAbs are specific for SIgA and may be a useful tool for investigating issues regarding mucosal immunity and in the development of a good diagnostic kit for detection of specific IgA in chicken.
Chen
Yue-Lian
YL
Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University, Beijing, P.R. China.
Niu
Qun
Q
Su
Jing-Liang
JL
Zhao
Ji-Xun
JX
Zhang
Guo-Zhong
GZ
D000818:Animals; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000276:immunology*; D002645:Chickens; D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory / Q000276:immunology*; D051379:Mice; D008807:Mice, Inbred BALB C
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D007071:Immunoglobulin A, Secretory