Scientific Reports (Jan 2022)

Human IgE does not bind to human FcRn

  • Maximilian Brinkhaus,
  • Elvera J. van der Kooi,
  • Arthur E. H. Bentlage,
  • Pleuni Ooijevaar-de Heer,
  • Ninotska I. L. Derksen,
  • Theo Rispens,
  • Gestur Vidarsson

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-03852-1
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 1
pp. 1 – 7

Abstract

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Abstract The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) is known to mediate placental transfer of IgG from mother to unborn. IgE is widely known for triggering immune responses to environmental antigens. Recent evidence suggests FcRn-mediated transplacental passage of IgE during pregnancy. However, direct interaction of FcRn and IgE was not investigated. Here, we compared binding of human IgE and IgG variants to recombinant soluble human FcRn with β2-microglobulin (sFcRn) in surface plasmon resonance (SPR) at pH 7.4 and pH 6.0. No interaction was found between human IgE and human sFcRn. These results imply that FcRn can only transport IgE indirectly, and thereby possibly transfer allergenic sensitivity from mother to fetus.