Our overall aim is to develop a novel approach to the prevention and therapy of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. We have generated murine monoclonal antibodies that recognize surface antigens of M. tuberculosis and identified one of them as protective in a mouse model.
The aims of this project are: 1) to define the relationship between antibody isotype and biological efficacy; 2) to establish the mechanism(s) of antibody-mediated protection (or enhancement) in M. tuberculosis infection; 3) to study the interaction of monoclonal antibodies with cell-mediated immunity. The experimental approach will be: to generate switch variants of the protective monoclonal antibody; test the ability of these reagents to prolong survival and decrease organ mycobacterial burden in a mouse model; study the mechanisms by which they exert their biological functions using in-vivo and in-vitro studies; and study their interaction with cell-mediated immunity using in-vivo and in-vitro studies. This study will help us understand the structural characteristics required for useful antibodies to M. tuberculosis.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Clinical Investigator Award (CIA) (K08)
Project #
5K08AI001691-05
Application #
6617966
Study Section
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases B Subcommittee (MID)
Program Officer
Sizemore, Christine F
Project Start
1999-08-01
Project End
2005-07-31
Budget Start
2003-05-01
Budget End
2005-07-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$126,900
Indirect Cost
Name
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department
Veterinary Sciences
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
071036636
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10461
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