Cysteine-containiImmunogenicityAnti-haptenAntigensKeyhole limpet hemConjugate vaccinesAntigenConjugatesAntibodyLinkersMoleculeVaccinesAntibodiesPeptidesImmune responseConsistentlyPhosphateChemicalSmallResponseMethodCellsStructureHostPeptides and proteinsConjugatePolysaccharidesImmunizationVaccineSpecificityCharacterizationFormulationSolubilityPurificationChemistryProducesSolubleDetectionConcentrationDrugImmunityResponsesVarietyNumerousAdditionKitsActivity
Cysteine-containi3
- Perform hapten-carrier conjugation with cysteine-containing peptides and other thiolated antigens with this sulfhydryl-reactive mariculture KLH. (fishersci.com)
- Thermo Scientific™ Imject Maleimide-Activated mcKLH is sulfhydryl-reactive immunogenic mariculture keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) for hapten-carrier conjugation with cysteine-containing peptides and other thiolated antigens. (fishersci.com)
- ActiveHOOK™ carrier proteins have been pre-activated with the heterobifunctional protein cross linker sulfoSMCC and therefore are ready for the addition of cysteine containing peptides or proteins for a simple one step reaction. (gbiosciences.com)
Immunogenicity5
- Nicotine vaccines are immunogens made up of synthetic drug haptens connected to immunogenic carriers, which are then packaged in adjuvants to boost immunogenicity. (wikipedia.org)
- Plant Phenolics as Pathogen-Carrier Immunogenicity Modulator Haptens. (uadec.mx)
- so that, novel immunogenicity-improvement strategies need to be developed thought a chemical conjugation of the pathogen-carrier nodes to develop an efficient immune response in order to block pathogenesis. (uadec.mx)
- Thus, this paper addresses the biological plausibility of plantphenolics as pathogen-carrier immunogenicity modulator haptens. (uadec.mx)
- it is possible to alter the pathogen-carrier related factors that determine the immunogenicity: 1) Structural complexity, 2) Molecular size, 3) Structural heterogeneity, 4) Accesibility to antigenic determinants or epitopes, 5) Optical configuration, 6) Physical state, or 7) Molecular rigidity. (uadec.mx)
Anti-hapten2
- Landsteiner first coined the term "haptenic immune response" to assist generate the idea of detecting anti-hapten antibodies in immunodiagnostics and therapies [11]. (biomedres.us)
- Inhibition of secondary anti-hapten responses with the hapten conjugated to type 3 pneumococcal polysaccharide. (wikidata.org)
Antigens4
- We recommend analyzing the immunogenic variables of the small molecule hapten and application of interest since each application presents antigens in a distinct way. (prosci-services.com)
- Drugs with low molecular weight as antigens can bind to antibodies but are not immunogenic. (biomedres.us)
- A crucial step in using peptides as antigens is their coupling to carrier proteins. (gbiosciences.com)
- Immunological paralysis induced by brief exposure of cells to protein antigens. (wikidata.org)
Keyhole limpet hem1
- Keyhole limpet hemocyanin is a widely used carrier protein due to its large molecular mass (4.5x105-1.3x107Da aggregates) and large number of primary amines that can react with cross-linkers for the coupling of peptides. (gbiosciences.com)
Conjugate vaccines1
- By 1988, this vaccine was replaced by the more immunogenic conjugate vaccines. (medscape.com)
Antigen6
- Numerous antigen molecules can be conjugated to each KLH molecule to make them highly immunogenic and increase the likelihood of eliciting immunized animals to produce high-titer antisera to the epitopes of interest. (fishersci.com)
- However, from the cellular perspective, after binding of hapten to a carrier protein and formation of the complexes that are processed inside Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) and presented as a stable hapten-peptide complex to the major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC II) settled in the tissues, an immune response will begin [13]. (biomedres.us)
- Nanoparticles (NPs) for allergen immunotherapy have garnered attention for their high efficiency and safety compared with naked antigen proteins. (bvsalud.org)
- In this work, we present mannan-coated protein NPs, incorporating antigen proteins for antigen-specific tolerance induction. (bvsalud.org)
- Here, the NPs were formed spontaneously via heat denaturation of three component proteins: an antigen protein, human serum albumin (HSA) as a matrix protein, and mannoprotein (MAN) as a targeting ligand for dendritic cells (DCs). (bvsalud.org)
- We applied this method to various antigen proteins and found that the self-disperse after heat denaturation was a requirement for incorporation into the NPs. (bvsalud.org)
Conjugates2
- Conclusion: The plant-phenolic compounds have in their structure functional groups such as hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, ester, or ether, capable of reacting with the amino or carbonyl groups of the amino acids of a pathogen-carrier to form conjugates. (uadec.mx)
- Induction of immunity and tolerance in vitro by hapten protein conjugates. (wikidata.org)
Antibody2
- The carrier proteins, once coupled to the peptides, provide these additional motifs and generate a strong antibody response. (gbiosciences.com)
- This antibody and its recombinant constructs were able to recognize proteins of Loxosceles spider venoms with specificity. (bvsalud.org)
Linkers4
- Linkers also ensure that the number of nicotine haptens available for binding to B cells is optimal. (wikipedia.org)
- These immunogenic variables include the chemical structure, conjugation method, cross-linking between the small molecule and protein carrier, the orientation of the hapten on the carrier protein, and linkers used. (prosci-services.com)
- The carrier proteins are coupled to haptens, including peptides and small proteins, with the use of protein cross-linkers. (gbiosciences.com)
- For a full range of protein cross-linkers and accessories, see the 'Modifications & Cross-Linking' section. (gbiosciences.com)
Molecule3
- A drug molecule with its structural composition altered and a chemical linker connected is referred to as a hapten. (wikipedia.org)
- Antibodies against small molecule haptens enable robust and rapid detection, monitoring and quantification using assays such as ELISA or IHC/IF. (prosci-services.com)
- however, there can be challenges in conjugating the small molecule to a carrier protein and then generating the desired immune response specific to the small molecule and not the carrier protein or linker. (prosci-services.com)
Vaccines1
- The constitution of nicotine vaccines involves the addition of adjuvants to the conjugation between synthetic drug-derived haptens which share structural similarities to nicotine, and the immunogenic carrier protein. (wikipedia.org)
Antibodies1
- The conjugate vaccine produces a strong immunogenic response from the body by stimulating the production of antibodies, which is administered through a vaccination. (wikipedia.org)
Peptides2
- Maleimide groups form covalent crosslinks with sulfhydryl (-SH) moieties on cysteine residues of peptides and other thiol-containing haptens. (fishersci.com)
- The ActiveHOOK™ BSA rapidly couples to free sulfhydryl groups on peptides and proteins. (gbiosciences.com)
Immune response2
- The carrier proteins used are all able to produce an immune response. (wikipedia.org)
- The purpose of this article is to share information with researchers and clinicians about creating a vaccine by incorporating a specific substance of abuse in a hapten conjugate that triggers an immune response against the effect of the drug. (biomedres.us)
Consistently1
- However, the polyribosyl ribitol phosphate (PRP) vaccine was not consistently immunogenic or protective when administered to children younger than 2 years. (medscape.com)
Phosphate1
- The high-quality mariculture KLH is rendered sulfhydryl-reactive by chemical modification with Sulfo-SMCC crosslinker, and the resulting maleimide-activated protein is then stabilized and lyophilized in phosphate buffer. (fishersci.com)
Chemical2
- Protein-protein interactions chains referred to as signal transduction pathways are the processes by which a chemical or physical signal transmits through a cell as series of molecular events so the pathogen simply needs to intercept these molecular pathways at few positions to induce pathogenesis such as pathogen viability, infection or hypersensitivity. (uadec.mx)
- From the chemical standpoint, the hapten is a low molecular weight chemical agent, that must bind to a large carrier protein to create a conjugate (Figure 1), before being detected by the immune system and eliciting an immunological response. (biomedres.us)
Small1
- They are small molecules that become immunogenic only when they are combined with larger carrier proteins [9,10]. (biomedres.us)
Response1
- The use of cationized BSA is known to elicit greater immunogenic response compared to normal BSA (1-3). (gbiosciences.com)
Method1
- The heat-induced formation of protein NPs is a one-pot preparation method and can be applied to various proteins. (bvsalud.org)
Cells1
- The linker is vital for linking the hapten to the carrier protein, providing the appropriate geometry for the binding of hapten to B cells. (wikipedia.org)
Structure1
- Pharmaceutical vaccine haptens attempt to imitate the structure of nicotine since the metabolites of nicotine (half-life of nicotine = 1-2 hours) are less physiologically active than the parent compound. (wikipedia.org)
Host1
- These mechanisms involve communication between the pathogen and the host cell through protein-protein interactions. (uadec.mx)
Peptides and proteins1
- The carboxyl-reactive carbodiimide reacts with exposed carboxyl and amino groups on peptides and proteins to form stable bonds. (aatbio.com)
Conjugate9
- The conjugate vaccine produces a strong immunogenic response from the body by stimulating the production of antibodies, which is administered through a vaccination. (wikipedia.org)
- The resulting conjugate is used for eliciting an immune response and antibody production against the hapten. (aatbio.com)
- Purify the conjugate by desalting to remove non-reacted crosslinker and protein preservative (e.g., sodium azide). (aatbio.com)
- The Hapten-BSA conjugate can now be used for immunization. (aatbio.com)
- If the Hapten-BSA conjugate is to be stored for more than a few days, sterile filter the conjugate, and store at 4 °C or -20 °C. (aatbio.com)
- To address this issue, conjugation chemistry and vaccine formulation were optimized for maximal efficacy, and conjugate size was measured by dynamic light scattering prior to adsorption to alum. (bvsalud.org)
- Cross-Reactive Material 197 (CRM197) is a non-toxic mutant form of the 58-kd diphtheria toxin that serves as a carrier protein for polysaccharides and haptens in a number of conjugate vaccines, to enhance their immunogenicity. (scarabgenomics.com)
- The effectiveness of this approach has been shown with Prevnar ® , Pfizer's Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, which contains CRM197 conjugated to weakly antigenic sugars to render the vaccine more immunogenic while maintaining disease specificity. (scarabgenomics.com)
- This is why Scarab Genomics also offers Protein D , which has been successfully used as a conjugate for example in GSK's Synflorix® vaccine. (scarabgenomics.com)
Polysaccharides1
- Direct Conjugation of Bacterial Polysaccharides to Proteins by Squaric Acid Chemistry. (nih.gov)
Immunization1
- INTRODUCTION Immunization with hapten coupled to a polysaccharide carrier which, by itself, induces thymus-independent immune responses, may give rise to anti-hapten anti- body (1, 2). (nih.gov)
Vaccine3
- Pharmaceutical vaccine haptens attempt to imitate the structure of nicotine since the metabolites of nicotine (half-life of nicotine = 1-2 hours) are less physiologically active than the parent compound. (wikipedia.org)
- The immunogenic portion of the vaccine is linked to the hapten by a conjugated protein/macromolecular carrier. (wikipedia.org)
- An analogous heroin vaccine (M-sKLH) was also optimized for conjugation chemistry, formulated in alum, and characterized for potency against heroin in rats. (bvsalud.org)
Specificity1
- For example, B-cell tolerogens such as the dinitrophenylated (DNP) p-GL inhibit antibody production while leaving intact T-cell functions with specificity for the hapten such as delayed and contact hypersensitivity (13, 14). (nih.gov)
Characterization1
- Isolation, Purification, Characterization and Direct Conjugation of the Lipid A-Free Lipopolysaccharide of Vibrio cholerae O139. (nih.gov)
Formulation1
- Lead vaccines used the highly immunogenic carrier protein keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH), which poses formulation problems because of its size. (bvsalud.org)
Solubility1
- In order to improve expression levels, solubility, folding, purification and detection of recombinant proteins, a very strategy is the conjugation with peptides or proteins. (antibodies-online.com)
Purification1
- Because these tags are entities with known sequences and well characterized physicochemical properties, they are an essential tool in molecular biology for purification of recombinant proteins. (antibodies-online.com)
Chemistry1
- Conjugation of Synthetic Oligosaccharides to Proteins by Squaric Acid Chemistry. (nih.gov)
Produces1
- This stable and robust process consistently produces CRM197 proteins that meet strict quality specifications, ensuring routine lot-to-lot consistency. (scarabgenomics.com)
Soluble1
- Like most abundant plasma proteins, it is very stable and soluble. (aatbio.com)
Detection1
- In combination with a protein or peptide they are used for separation but also for the detection of the protein used or to distinguish between native and enhanced expression. (antibodies-online.com)
Concentration1
- Higher concentration of DMSO might irreversibly denature the carrier protein. (aatbio.com)
Drug3
- The constitution of nicotine vaccines involves the addition of adjuvants to the conjugation between synthetic drug-derived haptens which share structural similarities to nicotine, and the immunogenic carrier protein. (wikipedia.org)
- Nicotine vaccines are immunogens made up of synthetic drug haptens connected to immunogenic carriers, which are then packaged in adjuvants to boost immunogenicity. (wikipedia.org)
- A drug molecule with its structural composition altered and a chemical linker connected is referred to as a hapten. (wikipedia.org)
Immunity1
- Finally, numerous outer membrane proteins have recently been identified as important components of pathogenesis and immunity. (medscape.com)
Responses3
- Plasma and Mucosal Immunoglobulin M, Immunoglobulin A, and Immunoglobulin G Responses to the Vibrio cholerae O1 Protein Immunome in Adults With Cholera in Bangladesh. (nih.gov)
- The mechanism of cellular interaction involved, if any, is unclear, but it has been suggested that direct mitogenic activity of these carriers for B cells is of prime importance in inducing T-cell independent responses (3, 4). (nih.gov)
- do not appear to induce immune responses, but on the contrary may induce toler- ance to the hapten (11). (nih.gov)
Variety1
- The following protocol is a general protocol for a wide variety of haptens. (aatbio.com)
Numerous1
- Bovine serum albumin (BSA) is a serum albumin protein that has numerous biochemical applications including ELISAs (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), immunoblots, and immunohistochemistry. (aatbio.com)
Addition1
- In addition, the 67 kDa protein is sufficiently large and complex to be fully immunogenic. (aatbio.com)
Kits1
- These kits contain BSA formulated in buffers compatible with the carboxyl-reactive carbodiimide reactions and desalt spin columns, which offer exceptional protein recovery by simple centrifugation step. (aatbio.com)
Activity1
- CRM197 is the product of a single nucleotide change in the diphtheria toxin gene to create a change from glutamic acid to glycine at position 52 of the protein, disabling the ADP-ribosylation activity of the A chain, thereby attenuating toxicity (Giannini et al. (scarabgenomics.com)