Fc-binding nanodisc restores antiviral efficacy of antibodies with reduced neutralizing effects against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants.

ABSTRACT: Passive antibody therapies, typically administered via parenteral routes, have played a crucial role in the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the ongoing evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has revealed significant limitations of this approach, primarily due to mutational escape and the inadequate delivery of antibodies to the upper respiratory tract. To overcome these challenges, we propose a novel prophylactic strategy involving the intranasal delivery of an antibody in combination with an Fc-binding nanodisc. This nanodisc, engineered to specifically bind to the Fc regions of IgG antibodies, served two key functions: extending the antibody's half-life in the larynx and trachea, and enhancing its neutralization efficacy. Notably, Sotrovimab, an FDA-approved monoclonal antibody that

SUBMITTER: Hwang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11761773 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature