The antigenic epitopes of human grown hormone as mapped by monoclonal antibodies.

Abstract:

:The antigenic epitopes of human GH (hGH) have been investigated using monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) to hGH. A panel of 12 Mabs was incorporated into two-site binding assays in order to investigate the antigenic surface of hGH. Nine reaction patterns were observed. The Mabs were further characterized in terms of their cross-reactivity with human placental lactogen, human PRL, with recombinant hGH molecules (MetLeu8hGH, Met14hGH), and with fragments derived from enzymatic or chemical digestion of hGH. These studies provided information on the antigenic sites that are shared with human placental lactogen and on the N-terminal and C-terminal regions of the hGH molecule. Based upon these findings, we tentatively suggest the epitope model for hGH comprising at least 10 antigenic sites (epitopes) which may be grouped into five antigenic regions.

journal_name

Endocrinology

journal_title

Endocrinology

authors

Strasburger CJ,Kostyo J,Vogel T,Barnard GJ,Kohen F

doi

10.1210/endo-124-3-1548

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1989-03-01 00:00:00

pages

1548-57

issue

3

eissn

0013-7227

issn

1945-7170

journal_volume

124

pub_type

杂志文章