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Immunoglobulin-lipid interaction. A model membrane study

M Vandenbranden, G Kayser, S Banerjee

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    |February 23, 1982
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    One rabbit immunoglobulin G (IgG) isomer, IgG(H), interacts with model membranes, behaving like intrinsic membrane proteins. This interaction is mediated by the IgG hinge region, suggesting its role in lipid binding.

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Immunology
    • Membrane Biophysics

    Background:

    • Previous work identified two conformational isomers of rabbit serum IgG.
    • The distinct properties and functions of these IgG isomers remain largely uncharacterized.
    • Understanding IgG interaction with biological membranes is crucial for deciphering its biological roles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the lipid interaction capabilities of two rabbit serum IgG isomers in model membrane systems.
    • To elucidate the specific regions and conditions governing IgG interaction with lipid bilayers.
    • To explore the potential role of IgG conformation in membrane association.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized lipid monolayers and planar lipid bilayers to model biological membranes.

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  • Measured surface pressure changes upon IgG injection into lipid monolayers.
  • Assessed changes in bilayer conductance following IgG interaction.
  • Investigated IgG interaction with lipids of varying charge and saturation.
  • Analyzed the effect of papain cleavage on IgG-lipid interactions.

    • Main Results:

    • One IgG isomer, IgG(H), demonstrated significant interaction with model membranes, increasing surface pressure and bilayer conductance.
    • IgG(H) showed a preference for fluid, negatively charged lipid monolayers with unsaturated acyl chains.
    • The other isomer, IgG(S), exhibited negligible interaction with the tested lipid models.
    • Papain cleavage of the IgG hinge region abolished the hydrophobic interaction with lipid monolayers.
    • No significant differences in overall conformation or antigen binding were detected between the isomers.

    Conclusions:

    • A specific rabbit IgG isomer (IgG(H)) possesses intrinsic membrane-interacting properties, distinct from its counterpart (IgG(S)).
    • The IgG hinge region is critical for mediating hydrophobic interactions with lipid bilayers, particularly with fluid and negatively charged membranes.
    • These findings suggest a potential role for the IgG hinge region in membrane association, independent of antigen-binding activity.