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V_H-Based Mini Q-Body: A Novel Quench-Based Immunosensor.

Jinhua Dong^1,2,3, Bhagat Banwait⁴, Hiroshi Ueda²

¹School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|February 28, 2023

Summary

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Mini quenchbodies (Q-bodies) utilize single-domain antibodies for protein detection. This novel approach offers a user-friendly and rapid method for identifying target proteins, demonstrating broad applicability.

Keywords:

Quenchbody fluorescence sensor hen egg lysozyme mini Q-body nanobody single-domain antibody

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Area of Science:

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Immunology
Biochemistry

Background:

Quenchbodies (Q-bodies) are fluorescent biosensors employing antibodies to detect antigens.
Conventional Q-bodies often use scFv or Fab antibody fragments.
This study explores single-domain heavy chain variable regions (V_H) for Q-body development.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate mini Q-bodies based on a single-domain V_H antibody.
To investigate the impact of different dyes and linker lengths on mini Q-body performance.
To establish a proof-of-concept for using V_H domains in Q-body technology.

Main Methods:

A human anti-lysozyme V_H antibody (C3) was engineered into a mini Q-body.
Seven different fluorescent dyes were conjugated to the V_H domain with varying linker lengths.
The de-quenching response was measured in the presence and absence of the target antigen (lysozyme).

Main Results:

Mini Q-bodies were successfully constructed using seven distinct dyes.
The optimal linker length for TAMRA dye was determined to be C5.
Rhodamine 6G exhibited the most significant de-quenching response.
The method proved applicable across similar V_H antibody sequences.

Conclusions:

Single-domain V_H antibodies can be effectively utilized to create mini Q-bodies.
Mini Q-bodies provide a sensitive and adaptable platform for protein detection.
This approach offers a simplified, rapid, and time-saving alternative for protein sensing applications.