A combinatorial approach to engineering a dual-specific metal switch antibody.

There is considerable interest in understanding how multiple binding events can be mediated through a single protein interface. Here, a synthetic library approach was developed to generate a novel dual-specific antibody. Using a combinatorial histidine-scanning phage display library, potential metal binding sites were introduced throughout an anti-RNase A antibody interface. Stepwise selection of RNase A and metal binding produced a dual-specific antibody that retained near wild-type affinity for its target antigen while acquiring a competitive metal binding site that is capable of controlling the antibody-antigen interaction. Structure analysis of the original antibody-RNase A complex suggested peripheral interface residues and loop flexibility are key contributors for obtaining the dual specificity.

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