Protocol for developing Pseudomonas aeruginosa type III secretion system-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies from human B cells

Abstract

Summary: Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting bacterial virulence factors may represent promising therapeutics in the fight against severe bacterial infections. Here, we present an approach for developing human-derived antibodies targeting the type III secretion system (T3SS) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) by neutralizing the function of the T3SS-tip protein PcrV. The protocol involves identifying individuals with protective antibodies, isolating PcrV-specific B cells from these individuals, and producing and testing anti-PcrV mAbs derived from single B cells.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Simonis et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.

Keywords

• biotechnology and bioengineering
• cell biology
• cell culture
• cell isolation
• cell-based assays
• immunology