Abstract
We identified the domains of CD26 involved in the binding of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) using distinct clones of anti-CD26 monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). One clone, named 2F9, almost completely inhibited viral entry. The humanized anti-CD26 MAb YS110 also significantly inhibited infection. These findings indicate that both 2F9 and YS110 are potential therapeutic agents for MERS-CoV infection. YS110, in particular, is a good candidate for immediate testing as a therapeutic modality for MERS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13892-9 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Virology |
Volume | 87 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2013 |
Keywords
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
- Antibodies, Viral
- Coronaviridae
- Coronaviridae Infections
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4
- Epitope Mapping
- Humans
- Protein Binding
- Protein Structure, Tertiary
- Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus
- Virus Internalization