5WUV

Crystal structure of Certolizumab Fab


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.95 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.179 
  • R-Value Work: 0.148 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.149 

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Literature

Molecular Basis for the Neutralization of Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha by Certolizumab Pegol in the Treatment of Inflammatory Autoimmune Diseases

Lee, J.U.Shin, W.Son, J.Y.Yoo, K.Y.Heo, Y.S.

(2017) Int J Mol Sci 18

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms18010228
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    5WUV, 5WUX

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Monoclonal antibodies against TNFα, including infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, and certolizumab pegol, are widely used for the treatment of the inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Recently, the crystal structures of TNFα, in complex with the Fab fragments of infliximab and adalimumab, have revealed the molecular mechanisms of these antibody drugs. Here, we report the crystal structure of TNFα in complex with the Fab fragment of certolizumab pegol to clarify the precise antigen-antibody interactions and the structural basis for the neutralization of TNFα by this therapeutic antibody. The structural analysis and the mutagenesis study revealed that the epitope is limited to a single protomer of the TNFα trimer. Additionally, the DE loop and the GH loop of TNFα play critical roles in the interaction with certolizumab, suggesting that this drug exerts its effects by partially occupying the receptor binding site of TNFα. In addition, a conformational change of the DE loop was induced by certolizumab binding, thereby interrupting the TNFα-receptor interaction. A comprehensive comparison of the interactions of TNFα blockers with TNFα revealed the epitope diversity on the surface of TNFα, providing a better understanding of the molecular mechanism of TNFα blockers. The accumulation of these structural studies can provide a basis for the improvement of therapeutic antibodies against TNFα.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Chemistry, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Korea. jaspersky@naver.com.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
light chainA [auth L]214Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
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heavy chainB [auth H]224Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.95 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.179 
  • R-Value Work: 0.148 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.149 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 58.33α = 90
b = 63.696β = 90
c = 161.415γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
PHENIXrefinement
HKL-2000data reduction
HKL-2000data scaling
PHASERphasing

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2017-06-07
    Type: Initial release