Abstract
The ectodomain of matrix protein 2 is a universal influenza A virus vaccine candidate that provides protection through antibody-dependent effector mechanisms. Here we compared the functional engagement of Fcγ receptor (FcγR) family members by two M2e-specific monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), MAb 37 (IgG1) and MAb 65 (IgG2a), which recognize a similar epitope in M2e with similar affinities. The binding of MAb 65 to influenza A virus-infected cells triggered all three activating mouse Fcγ receptors in vitro, whereas MAb 37 activated only FcγRIII. The passive transfer of MAb 37 or MAb 65 in wild-type, Fcer1g-/-, Fcgr3-/-, and Fcgr1-/- Fcgr3-/- BALB/c mice revealed the importance of these receptors for protection against influenza A virus challenge, with a clear requirement of FcγRIII for IgG1 MAb 37 being found. We also report that FcγRIV contributes to protection by M2especific IgG2a antibodies.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e02500-16 |
Journal | Journal of Virology |
Volume | 91 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Fcγ receptors
- IgG antibody isotype
- Influenza A virus
- M2e
- Mechanism of protection
- Viral infection