Fc-fusion mimetics

Biomater Sci. 2016 Jun 24;4(6):943-7. doi: 10.1039/c6bm00077k. Epub 2016 Apr 29.

Abstract

The Fc-fusion mimetic RpR 2[combining low line] was prepared by disulfide bridging conjugation using PEG in the place of the Fc. RpR 2[combining low line] displayed higher affinity for VEGF than aflibercept. This is caused primarily by a slower dissociation rate, which can prolong a drug at its site of action. RpRs have considerable potential for development as stable, organ specific therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Disulfides / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments / chemistry
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments / immunology
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology
  • Molecular Weight
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Protein Binding / immunology
  • Protein Multimerization
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor / chemistry*
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor / immunology*
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / chemistry*
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / immunology*
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / immunology*

Substances

  • Disulfides
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • aflibercept
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Receptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor