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  • Title: Nanobodies® specific for respiratory syncytial virus fusion protein protect against infection by inhibition of fusion.
    Author: Schepens B, Ibañez LI, De Baets S, Hultberg A, Bogaert P, De Bleser P, Vervalle F, Verrips T, Melero J, Vandevelde W, Vanlandschoot P, Saelens X.
    Journal: J Infect Dis; 2011 Dec 01; 204(11):1692-701. PubMed ID: 21998474.
    Abstract:
    Despite the medical importance of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, there is no vaccine or therapeutic agent available. Prophylactic administration of palivizumab, a humanized monoclonal RSV fusion (F) protein-specific antibody, can protect high-risk children. Previously, we have demonstrated that RSV can be neutralized by picomolar concentrations of a camelid immunoglobulin single-variable domain that binds the RSV protein F (F-VHHb nanobodies). Here, we investigated the mechanism by which these nanobodies neutralize RSV and tested their antiviral activity in vivo. We demonstrate that bivalent RSV F-specific nanobodies neutralize RSV infection by inhibiting fusion without affecting viral attachment. The ability of RSV F-specific nanobodies to protect against RSV infection was investigated in vivo. Intranasal administration of bivalent RSV F-specific nanobodies protected BALB/c mice from RSV infection, and associated pulmonary inflammation. Moreover, therapeutic treatment with these nanobodies after RSV infection could reduce viral replication and reduced pulmonary inflammation. Thus, nanobodies are promising therapeutic molecules for treatment of RSV.
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