Immunoglobulin superantigen binding to gp 120 from HIV

摘要

VH3 and VH4 type immunoglobulins display superantigen-type binding affinity for the HIV gp120 envelope glycoprotein. VH3 and VH4 type antibody molecules, including IgG and IgM, are shown to suppress HIV infection in vivo and in vitro. Determining the level of such antibody molecules is correlated to the advancement of HIV disease state.